"This is yet another embarassment for tennis": Tennis fans react as ITIA supposedly try to delay Halep's hearing for a third time

Simona Hale's nightmare is not ending as the Romanian took to Instagram on Monday, May 22nd to reveal that her hearing was once again postponed.

Halep's doping case is starting to look a bit comical when observed from the outside but the situation is very serious because, in ways, her career is on the line. Her reputation already took a hit with a second doping charge announced recently due to some irregularities found in her biological passport.

Halep was supposed to have a hearing in May but that's now been postponed with Halep left extremely disappointed by the treatment. She's received support from a lot of people in tennis including coach Patrick Mouratoglou who called the double game politics. Becker added his good wishes to Halep urging her to stay strong.

The latest news enraged fans who called for swift action so this situation resolves as soon as possible. We bring you some of their reactions:

"Whatever the truth is, this is yet another embarrassment for tennis after a month of endless shambles & embarrassment. Why is this taking so long? This sport needs a revolution, and fast. It’s in bad, bad shape."

"What is this clownery from ITF and ITIA????? Why is the player not allowed to present the case to a tribunal after almost 8 months?? How is it possible to delay a hearing 3 times without a specific reason? She should def sue them, this isn't normal and fair. 😩"

"Outrageous. Obviously some sort of vendetta against you. There is no reason to continue to delay your hearing."