Simona Halep has been banned till October 2026 for two distinct anti-doping code violations. While the announcement has shocked the industry, Halep is determined to challenge the ruling and will be going forward with an appeal to clear her name.
delighted to be there. former world number one delighted to be there. former world number one simona delighted to be there. former world number one simona halep - delighted to be there. former world number one simona halep has - delighted to be there. former world i number one simona halep has accused the international tennis integrity agency of seeking to further delay her independent tribunal and said she is being denied her right to be heard. she was charged with a second doping offence last week at irregularities in her biological passport. the romanian who claimed the wimbledon title in 2019 has been suspended since october after testing positive for a banned substance. the second charge is separate to the one for which she is already suspended. halep denies the charges and say she is shocked and disappointed by the attitude of the international tennis integrity agency. in response, the itia had said they propose both charges are heard together to avoid multiple hearings and t
rights, she stated on social media. in response the itia have said in a statement that they have proposed that both charges are heard together to avoid multiple hearings. and that to do this they wish to provide all parties including the independent tribunal with sufficient time to consider the significant materials associated with the latest charge. the itia emphasise it is ultimately a decision for the independent tribual and ms halep will have the opportunity to make her represenations to them. england seamer 0llie robinson is fit to play in the test against ireland at lords on the 1stjune after a scan revealed no damage to his ankle. robinson suffered discomfort during sussex s drawn county championship match with glamorgan at the weekend. he was seen using crutches and wearing a protective boot on his left ankle. a scan on monday came back clear which is a significant boost