Chesnokov: ‘Serena Williams’ reaction to Halep’s disqualification is disgusting’

Athletistic/Tennis. Former Soviet and Russian tennis player, who reached ninth place in the world rankings and won seven ATP titles, Andrei Chesnokov, critically assessed the reaction of the legendary American tennis player Serena Williams to the disqualification of the former world number one and two-time Grand Slam champion, Romanian Simona Halep, is accused of doping.

Serena Williams suggested on social media that she had been stripped of one of her Wimbledon titles following the incident.

“Athletes are often not always aware of what they are consuming, because medicines and vitamins are provided to them by doctors. I don’t know how the banned substance ended up in Halep’s body. I imagine she didn’t know she was doping.” .

As for Serena, I think her behavior is disgusting and unethical, especially since she herself has been granted therapeutic exceptions that others are not allowed. In my opinion, in her position, it would be better to remain silent, without making any gesture towards her colleague.

At one point, many, including Halep, criticized Maria Sharapova for taking meldonium. This was also a mistake, especially since meldonium actually had no effect on the playing form of tennis players,” Chesnokova was quoted as saying by TASS.

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