What Do You Say On Steroids In Sports Of Tennis
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The Impact of Steroids in Tennis
Overview
The world of tennis was taken aback when Greg Rusedski, a 1997 U.S. Open finalist, revealed he tested positive for the banned steroid nandrolone in July 2004. Rusedski claimed this might have been due to a supplement provided by ATP trainers.
Notable Incidents
In another case, Argentina’s Mariano Puerta faced a nine-month suspension after testing positive for Clenbuterol, shortly before Rusedski’s situation came to light. Both nandrolone and Clenbuterol have been contentious substances in sports, with many athletes claiming inadvertent ingestion through nutritional supplements.
Petr Korda, the 1998 Australian Open champion, also tested positive for nandrolone at Wimbledon that year and received a one-year ban.
Rusedski’s Defense
Rusedski maintained his innocence, stating: "I'm not going to hide; other players were exonerated after similar positive results." He claimed there were 47 instances where traces of nandrolone could be linked to supplements from ATP trainers.
Support and Opinions
Bohdan Ulihrach, initially testing positive but later cleared, supported Rusedski, affirming his belief in Rusedski's innocence. John McEnroe, a 7-time Grand Slam singles champion, revealed he unknowingly took a legal steroid for six years and suspected drug use among his peers.
Fifth-seeded player Lindsay Davenport remarked that steroids offer limited benefits in tennis, emphasizing that the sport relies heavily on skill: "No drug is going to help you get better at that."
Drug Testing in Tennis
Tennis introduced drug testing in the late 1980s, initially targeting recreational drugs. Over the years, performance-enhancing substances have been added to the banned list. The ATP collaborates with the International Tennis Federation and the WTA in the sport's anti-doping program, yet the shadow of steroid use persists.
These incidents highlight the ongoing challenges of doping in tennis, stirring debates about fairness and the integrity of the sport.
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