Iga Swiatek Banned: How a Positive Test Shakes the Tennis World

Iga Swiatek Banned: How a Positive Test Shakes the Tennis World
Iga Swiatek Banned: How a Positive Test Shakes the Tennis World

Tennis Star Iga Swiatek Suspended for Positive Substance Test

Iga Świątek, the world No. 2 tennis player, has been handed a one-month suspension after testing positive for trimetazidine, a substance that is banned in sports.

The test occurred in August 2024, and Świątek has accepted the suspension.

This substance, used for heart-related conditions, is on the list of prohibited substances for its potential performance-enhancing effects.

Her suspension has stirred controversy, as many in the tennis world, including players like Denis Shapovalov, have questioned the fairness of the punishment.

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