Tennis player, Max Purcell provisionally suspended for doping

Two-time Grand Slam doubles champion, Max Purcell has taken a voluntary suspension for breaking anti-doping rules, the International Tennis Integrity Agency (ITIA) said Monday. The Australian, who is ranked 12th in the world for doubles, admitted to a breach of the regulations relating to the use of a prohibited method and had requested to enter into a provisional suspension on December 10. Time served under provisional suspension will be credited against any future sanction, the ITIA said, with the ban coming into effect on December 12.Under the suspension, the 26-year-old is prohibited from playing in, coaching at, or attending any tennis event authorized by any of the sports governing bodies or national associations.It means he will currently not be able to play in the Australian Open at Melbourne Park in January. Purcell won the 2022 Wimbledon doubles title alongside fellow Australian Matt Ebden and the US Open crown this year, partnered by Jordan Thompson. Tennis Australia stressed that the breach related to a prohibited method, rather than a prohibited substance.The International Tennis Integrity Agency confirmed the breach relates to the use of a prohibited method, rather than the presence of a prohibited substance, it said in a statement carried by Australian media.As the matter is currently under investigation, it is inappropriate to comment further at this time. The post Tennis player, Max Purcell provisionally suspended for doping appeared first on Linda Ikeji Blog.