Tag: WTA

World No. 2 Iga Swiatek has faced both criticism and support following her one-month doping suspension, with fellow WTA star Jessica Pegula stepping forward to defend her. The controversy arose in late November when Swiatek tested positive for trimetazidine (TMZ), a banned substance, during...

Emma Raducanu, British tennis star and 2021 US Open champion, has been nominated for the prestigious Billie Jean King Cup Heart Award following her remarkable performances at the Finals in Malaga. The award celebrates players who have made significant contributions while representing their country, showcasing...

Iga Swiatek, five-time Grand Slam champion, emphasized the uniqueness of doping cases while addressing comparisons with other players like Jannik Sinner and Simona Halep. Swiatek tested positive for trimetazidine in August due to contamination in her jet lag medication. The International Tennis Integrity Agency (ITIA)...

Emma Raducanu has opened up about the apprehension many tennis players feel regarding supplements, particularly in light of Iga Swiatek's recent doping scare. Swiatek faced a provisional suspension after testing positive for trimetazidine, a prohibited substance later traced to contaminated melatonin pills. The ITIA ultimately...

Emma Raducanu has enlisted renowned fitness coach Yutaka Nakamura to boost her physical durability and aim for athletic supremacy on the WTA Tour. Struggling with injuries since her 2021 US Open triumph, Raducanu has faced setbacks, including surgeries and a recent foot issue, prompting...

Emma Raducanu has enlisted renowned fitness trainer Yutaka Nakamura, previously associated with Maria Sharapova and Naomi Osaka, for the 2025 tennis season. The British star aims to enhance her athleticism and build resilience after injury setbacks since her 2021 US Open triumph. Raducanu believes Nakamura’s...

Wim Fissette, coach of Iga Swiatek, has addressed the recent doping controversy surrounding the Polish tennis star, asserting his unwavering confidence in her innocence. Despite Swiatek’s positive test for trimetazidine, a banned substance, Fissette revealed that the situation did not deter him from joining...

In the tennis world, Iga Swiatek has sparked a fresh controversy. After testing positive for a prohibited substance, the five-time Grand Slam champion received a one-month suspension. In August 2024, she tested positive for the heart drug trimetazidine (TMZ) in an out-of-competition sample. However,...

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...

Doping has long been a contentious issue in the world of sports, casting shadows over the achievements of athletes and raising questions about the integrity of competitions. The recent suspension of Iga Swiatek, a five-time Grand Slam champion, has once again brought this issue...