Dayana Yastremska is one of the most exciting tennis players on tour. The world no.29 was ready to get back to competitions, but she was suspended for doping. According to reports, Dayana tested positive after she was tested on the 24th of November and the provisional suspension commences from today.
This is the official statement:
“Ms. Yastremska, a 20-year-old player from Ukraine, provided an Out-of-Competition urine sample on 24 November 2020. That sample was sent to the World Anti-Doping Agency (“WADA”) accredited laboratory in Montreal, Canada for analysis, and was found to contain mesterolone metabolite.
Mesterolone is a Non-Specified substance, which is prohibited under category S1 of the 2020 WADA Prohibited List (Anabolic Agents), and therefore is also prohibited under the Programme. Positive tests for Non-Specified Substances carry a mandatory Provisional Suspension.”
Dayana released an official statement contesting the suspensions saying that it is highly possible that the issue was contamination. She is completely determined to clear her name.
This was Dayana’s statement:
“Dear all,
A few days ago, I have received a notice from the ITF that I was tested positive for mesterolone metabolite on 24 November 2020.
I firmly state that I have never used any performance enhancing drugs or any prohibited substances.
I am astonished and under shock, particularly given that two weeks prior to this test – on 9 November 2020 – I tested negative at the WTA event in Linz. After this last tournament of the year, I stopped practicing to rest prior to the start of the new season.
Only a very low concentration of mesterolone metabolite was detected in my urine. Given that low concentration and given my negative test two weeks earlier, I have received scientific advice that the result is consistent with some form of contamination event. Besides, I have been informed that this substance is meant for use as medication by men and that women are advised not to use it due to the adverse effects it causes.
Due to the confidentiality of the proceedings, you will understand that I am not able to share any further information at this stage. However, I am currently working with my team and you can be assured that I am resolutely determined to do everything to clear my name.”
Let’s hope to see Dayana cleared as soon as possible and seeing her playing the upcoming Australian Open.
Dayana Yastremska in 2021
Currently ranked no.29, the Ukrainian played her last match on the 9th of November 2020 when she surrendered to Greetje Minnen 6-4 6-3 in the 1st round in Linz (draw).
