
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.