Romanian tennis player Simona Halep, who has been temporarily banned since October 2022 after testing positive for a banned substanceRoxadustat‘ was charged with an “additional violation” at the US Open in August last year, leaving the tennis anti-doping program (TADP). biological passport.
This has been reported by the International Agency for Tennis Integrity (ITIA); ‘negative result’ The data in the biological passport is based on the assessment of Aleppo’s profile by an independent panel of experts. This charge is separate from and in addition to the August 2022 “Roxadustat” charge that triggered the initial temporary suspension of Aleppo.
“We understand that today’s announcement adds complexity to an already high profile situation. Since the beginning of this process and everyone else at ITIA, we have been committed to engaging with Ms. Aleppo in an empathetic, efficient and timely manner.” says Nicole Sapstead ITIA Anti-Doping Director.
“Of course, we are aware of the huge media attention these cases have aroused. It would not be right to make specific comments. However, we will continue to cooperate with the decisions of the independent sports court and the representatives of Ms. Aleppo as soon as possible.
Biological passport program developed by the World Anti-Doping Agency and included in the Tennis Anti-Doping Program World Anti-Doping CodeIt is a method by which anti-doping organizations monitor various blood parameters over time to identify potential violations.