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Halep To Appeal Doping Ban

POSTED ON November 8, 2023 •   Sports      BY Segun Adewole
Simona Halep, a two-time Grand Slam champion and former world number one, has been handed a four-year suspension by the International Tennis Integrity Agency (ITIA) for two separate anti-doping rule violations. The decision comes after Halep tested positive for the banned blood-booster Roxadustat during the US Open in September 2022, and faced a second anti-doping offense in May due to irregularities detected in her athlete biological passport. Halep has denied any wrongdoing and expressed her intention to appeal the decision to the highest authority in sports, stating that she "vehemently refuses to accept" the ruling. In a statement, she reiterated her commitment to clearing her name of the allegations and returning to the tennis court. Halep also plans to appeal the decision to The Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) while pursuing all legal avenues against the supplement company involved. Roxadustat is a substance approved for medical use in the European Union to address anemia symptoms arising from chronic kidney failure. The drug stimulates the body to produce more erythropoietin (EPO), a natural hormone known to have been favored by cyclists and distance runners for its doping effects. Halep's positive test for Roxadustat during the US Open in September 2022 led to her provisional suspension in October of the same year. Irregularities Detected in Athlete Biological Passport. In May, Halep faced a second anti-doping offense due to irregularities detected in her athlete biological passport. According to the ITIA, this charge was "separate and in addition to" her provisional suspension from 2022. Athlete biological passports establish baseline readings of substances in an athlete's body and are instrumental in tracking doping-related irregularities. Halep's Response to Initial ChargesIn response to her initial charges earlier this year, Halep took to social media, describing her experience as "the worst nightmare I have ever gone through in my life." She maintained her innocence and expressed her determination to clear her name and return to competition. Automatic Withdrawal from US Open Qualifying Draw. In August, the U.S. Tennis Association (USTA) disclosed that Halep had been "automatically withdrawn" when the US Open qualifying draw occurred. During a provisional suspension, a player is ineligible to participate in or attend any sanctioned events.
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