Simona Halep

The former Wimbledon champion said the idea of cheating "never even crossed my mind once" and that she feels "completely confused and betrayed".

"It's not about the titles or money. Halep continued: "Facing such an unfair situation, I feel completely confused and betrayed. The former Wimbledon champion said the idea of cheating "never even crossed my mind once" and that she feels "completely confused and betrayed".

"Simona Halep, a 31-year-old Romanian tennis player, has been provisionally suspended under Article 7.12.1 of the 2022 Tennis Anti-Doping Programme (TADP)," ...

The 31-year-old headed into the tournament after winning in Toronto and reaching the semi-finals at Wimbledon. It's about honour, and the love story I have developed with the game of tennis over the last 25 years." I have been notified that I have tested positive for a substance called Roxadustat in an extremely low quantity, which came as the biggest shock of my life.

The former Wimbledon champion tested positive for the blood-boosting drug Roxadustat at the US Open.

Halep, who suffered a shock loss to Daria Snigur in the first round of the US Open, brought her season to an end last month following nasal surgery and was notified of her failed test on October 7. “It’s not about the titles or money. “Facing such an unfair situation, I feel completely confused and betrayed.

Simona Halep, who won Wimbledon in 2019, said the positive drugs test is the biggest shock of her life; she returned a positive test after the US Open.

"It's not about the titles or money. "Facing such an unfair situation, I feel completely confused and betrayed. She the highest-profile tennis player to fail a drugs test since Maria Sharapova six years ago.

Simona Halep, the No. 9 player in the WTA rankings, has been provisionally suspended by the International Tennis Integrity Agency (ITIA) after she tested ...

It's about honor, and the love story I have developed with the game of tennis over the last 25 years." "I have been notified that I have tested positive for a substance called Roxadustat in an extremely low quantity, which came as the biggest shock of my life. The first one came back positive for Roxadustat, which the World Anti-Doping agency lists as a prohibited substance.

In a statement, former World No 1 Halep strenuously denied taking a prohibited substance knowingly and said she felt 'confused and betrayed'

The ITIA said Halep had been informed of her positive test on October 7. “I have been notified that I have tested positive for a substance called Roxadustat in an extremely low quantity, which came as the biggest shock of my life. “Facing such an unfair situation, I feel completely confused and betrayed. [Terms of use,](https://www.independent.co.uk/service/user-policies-a6184151.html) [Cookie policy](https://www.independent.co.uk/service/cookie-policy-a6184186.html) and [Privacy notice.](https://www.independent.co.uk/service/privacy-policy-a6184181.html) [Privacy policy](https://policies.google.com/privacy?hl=en) and [Terms of service](https://policies.google.com/terms?hl=en) apply. [Simona Halep](/topic/simona-halep) said she will “fight for the truth” after the former World No 1 and [Wimbledon](/topic/wimbledon) champion was provisionally suspended from tennis for testing positive for a banned substance at this year’s US Open.

The International Tennis Integrity Agency confirmed that the two-time Grand Slam champion tested positive for the banned substance Roxadustat, ...

“It’s not about the titles or money. “Facing such an unfair situation, I feel completely confused and betrayed. “I have been notified that I have tested positive for a substance called Roxadustat in an extremely low quantity, which came as the biggest shock of my life.

Simona Halep had already come to an end after undergoing nasal surgery but she suffered another blow after it was revealed she tested positive for an an ...

I have been notified that I have tested positive for a substance called Roxadustat in an extremely low quantity, which came as the biggest shock of my life. "I will fight until the end to prove that I never knowingly took any prohibited substance and I have faith that sooner or later, the truth will come out. Studies have shown Studies show the drug is just as effective at boosting oxygen levels and alleviating symptoms as the current treatments.

FORMER world No. 1 Simona Halep has been provisionally suspended after failing a drugs test.

“I have been notified that I have tested positive for a substance called Roxadustat in an extremely low quantity, which came as the biggest shock of my life. Halep wrote on social media: “Today begins the hardest match of my life: a fight for the truth. The International Tennis Integrity Agency confirmed Halep had been provisionally suspended from competing in a statement on Friday.