It is continued bad news for Simona Halep as the former World No.1 has been charged with a second separate anti-doping breach for irregularities found in her biological passport.
The tennis world rallied behind Halep after she tested positive for Roxudustat after the 2022 US Open and has been off the tour ever since waiting for a doping hearing.
But this is further bad news for the two-time Grand Slam champion who recently fumed about being in limbo in terms of her career.
Nicole Sapstead, Senior Director for Anti-Doping at the ITIA, said: “We understand that today’s announcement adds complexity to an already high-profile situation. From the outset of this process – and indeed any other at the ITIA – we have remained committed to engaging with Ms. Halep in an empathetic, efficient, and timely manner.
"We do, of course, appreciate there is a great deal of media interest in these cases. It would be inappropriate for us to comment on specifics until the conclusion of the process, but we will continue to engage with the Sport Resolutions independent tribunal and Ms. Halep’s representatives as expeditiously as possible.”
BREAKING: Halep has been charged with a 2nd anti-doping breach. It’s an additional charge, separate from her existing Roxadustat breach. Senior director of ITIA: “We understand today’s announcement adds complexity to an already high profile situation.” More bad news for Simona
