Tennis: Max Purcell provisionally suspended for breach of anti-doping rules

London: Max Purcell, Australia’s prominent tennis player and two-time Grand Slam doubles champion, has taken a voluntary suspension following a breach of anti-doping rules. 

The 26-year-old, who achieved significant success with titles at Wimbledon 2022 and the US Open 2024, admitted to violating Article 2.2 of the Tennis Anti-Doping Programme (TADP), which pertains to the use of a prohibited method.

The International Tennis Integrity Agency (ITIA) confirmed the suspension in a statement, noting that Purcell had requested to begin his provisional suspension on December 10, 2024. The suspension took effect two days later, and time served will be credited against any future sanctions. IANS

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