Halep tests positive for doping at US Open

In the analysis of the former first racket of the world found a banned drug roxadustat

Former world number one Simona Halep passed a positive doping test at US Open-2022. The athlete has been temporarily suspended from the competition.

In the analyzes of the Romanian tennis player, the drug roxadustat was found. The substance is used to combat anemia, increases the production of erythropoietin, stimulates the production of red blood cells and hemoglobin.

Recall that at the US Open Halep dropped out in the first round. Simona lost in three sets to Ukrainian Daria Snigur.

After the American Grand Slam, Halep underwent surgery on her nasal septum. The tennis player had breathing problems, which worsened by the summer.

Halep is a two-time Grand Slam champion. In the latest edition of the WTA ranking, the tennis player took the ninth line.

Source: Sportarena

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