The founder and manager of Groupama-FDJ demanded that the tennis authorities punish the Serbian for avoiding a test in the run-up to the quarterfinals of the Davis Cup against Cameron Norrie.
Novak Djokovic closed out an amazing year as number 1 in the world within ATP ranking in addition to win seven titlesbe the man with the most Grand Slams of history and accumulate a surprising balance of 55 wins and only 6 losses throughout 2023. However, not all of them are positive for Serbian: He skipped an anti-doping test and they are demanding his suspension.
Marc Madiotfounder and manager of the cycling team Groupama-FDJ, He demanded that the sports authorities punish him refused to take a test before crossing against him British Cameron Norrie for quarter finals of Davis cup argued in Malaga, Spain.
“There are some doping products that are visible for a limited time. If you do not get tested before the competition starts, the duration of the fight allows you to remove its remains. “That’s why pre-match checks were introduced.”explained the 64 year old French in the chain RMC Sports.
Djokovic He justified his refusal to try: “It doesn’t make sense to do it before when I’m going to be there after the match. They told me an hour and a half before the start. and I have my pre-match routines and I don’t have to think about giving blood or urine at that moment.”
That’s because of the Serbian defense little explode: “It’s surreal that they warn you because it won’t be a surprise control. They have the right to carry out controls before and after the competition. If the anti-doping body does its job, he should be suspended. “If it’s cycling, it’s already sanctioned.”
Source: Tycsports
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