The Women’s Tennis Association (WTA) said it accepted the International Tennis Integrity Agency’s (ITIA) decision in the former world number one’s case. Igi Schwiatek from Poland.
The ITIA press service reported on Thursday that Schwiatek tested positive for the banned substance trimetazidine in August. The result was a finding of no substantial fault or negligence and a one-month suspension.
— The WTA notes the ITIA’s decision to suspend Iga Schwiatek for one month after identifying a drug (melatonin) as the source of her positive test for the banned substance trimetazidine.
The WTA fully supports Iga during this difficult time. “Iga has always demonstrated a strong commitment to fair play and respect for the principles of clean sport, and this unfortunate incident highlights the difficulties athletes face in the use of medications and supplements,” said the WTA in a press release.
Szwiatek was suspended from September 12, 2024, after which she “successfully appealed and missed three tournaments.” In addition, the 23-year-old athlete was also deprived of prize money for the Cincinnati Open tournament, which took place in the United States. On November 27, Schwiatek publicly admitted to violating anti-doping rules and accepted the sanction. Time served under a temporary suspension will count toward the period of ineligibility. She will serve the remaining 8 days of disqualification during the offseason until December 4.
Swiatek is the winner of five Grand Slam singles tournaments, winner of 22 WTA singles tournaments and a bronze medalist at the 2024 Olympics. The Polish tennis player lost the top spot in the rankings as he missed tournaments due to of a temporary suspension. Today the first racket in the world is Belarusian Arina Sabalenka.
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