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Simona Halep Criticizes ITIA Over Inconsistent Treatment of Doping Cases

Posted : 29 November 2024

Simona Halep has publicly criticized the International Tennis Integrity Agency (ITIA) over what she perceives as inconsistent treatment regarding the case of Iga Świątek, who recently tested positive for a banned substance. The ITIA imposed a one-month ban on Świątek after she tested positive for trimetazidine (TMZ), a heart medication, in an out-of-competition test conducted in August 2024. This came when Świątek was ranked as the world’s No. 1 player. Halep, in contrast, has faced a much harsher fate following her own positive test for roxadustat in 2022, which resulted in a four-year ban.

 

Halep, who returned to tennis in March after a lengthy suspension that began in October 2022, had her case involve both a positive test for roxadustat and issues with her biological passport. The former world No. 1’s career was derailed by the accusations, but she successfully appealed her suspension in February, arguing that the positive test stemmed from a contaminated supplement. Despite her legal victory, Halep has remained vocal about the toll the ordeal took on her career and mental well-being.

 

In her Instagram post, Halep expressed frustration at the disparity in the treatment of her case compared to Świątek’s, questioning the ITIA’s decision-making process. "I wonder why there is such a difference in treatment and judgment?" she wrote, adding that she believes the ITIA harbored ill intentions toward her, attempting to end her career. Halep also highlighted the emotional strain she endured over the past two years, which included anxiety, sleepless nights, and unanswered questions about her ban.

 

Halep, now ranked 877th in the world, emphasized the injustice she felt, pointing to the contrasting approaches taken by the ITIA in what she considers identical situations. While she ultimately cleared her name, Halep noted that her career was disrupted for two years and the emotional toll was immense, leaving her to wonder how the ITIA could justify its treatment of her compared to that of other players.

 

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