Romanian former world number one Simona Halep is taking medication for thyroid problems, which may contain a banned drug, said the tennis player’s ex-coach Adrian Marcu.
Previously, Halep, 31, was temporarily suspended by the International Tennis Integrity Agency (ITIA), which found the banned drug roxadastat in the athlete’s blood. Halep denied the doping allegations and said she intended to “fight for the truth”.
— I worked a lot with Simone and I know her quite well. She is an athlete who has always been cautious when it comes to drugs. Come to think of it, she was always well prepared physically. I’m amazed that this happened. They will find out where this substance comes from.
An athlete at Simone’s level must announce every day where she will be tomorrow. Simone has passed hundreds of doping tests. I don’t think there is medical error here, but I know Simone has thyroid issues too.
It’s a difficult situation for a great athlete that I consider fair and honest. I have known her for a long time and was with her 24/7. I don’t understand how this could have happened. quote Adrian Marca Tennis World USA in reference to Digi Sport.
Source : MatchTV
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