Iga Swiatek, world No. 2 and five-time Grand Slam champion, has revealed details about her one-month suspension for a doping violation, describing it as the “toughest battle” of her life. The International Tennis Integrity Agency (ITIA) disclosed that Swiatek tested positive for trimetazidine in August but found “no significant fault or negligence,” attributing the violation to contaminated melatonin supplements.
Swiatek, provisionally suspended from September 12 to October 4, has nearly completed her ban and is set to compete in the United Cup and Australian Open. She emphasized her commitment to proving her innocence, stating, “I’ve always strived for a career that stands as an example of fairness.”
Reflecting on the emotional toll, Swiatek expressed gratitude for her fans and vowed to continue embodying the values of integrity in her sport.
Iga Swiatek in 2024
Now the world no.
2, Swiatek played her last match on the 18th of November when she beat world no.4 Jasmine Paolini 3-6 6-4 6-4 in the Rubber 2 in (draw).This season the Pole achieved a compiled 64-9 win-loss record. The Pole has won 6 titles in 2024 in Australia, Doha, Indian Wells, Madrid, Rome and French Open.
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