Sawt Falasteen - Australian tennis star Purcell provisionally suspended for doping

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Australian tennis star Purcell provisionally suspended for doping / Photo: SEBASTIEN BOZON - AFP

Australian tennis star Purcell provisionally suspended for doping

SPORTS 23.12.2024

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.

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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."

No other details were divulged.

"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 authorised by any of the sport's governing bodies or national associations.

Purcell won the 2022 Wimbledon doubles title alongside fellow Australian Matt Ebden and the US Open title this year, partnered by Jordan Thompson.

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Sawt Falasteen - Australian tennis star Purcell provisionally suspended for doping

Australian tennis star Purcell provisionally suspended for doping

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