"He refused a test before the match and did it after": Ex-French cyclist believes Novak Djokovic should be suspended for not completing doping test when asked

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Friday, 01 December 2023 at 19:25
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After Novak Djokovic revealed he refused to do a pre-match doping test before his Davis Cup clash against Great Britain's Cameron Norrie, former French cyclist Marc Madiot believes the Serbian should be suspended for his actions.
Djokovic stated he had been approached by the anti-doping authorities an hour and a half before his match against Norrie. However, the World No.1 revealed he was unhappy with the proposal, rejecting the notion as he did not want to risk making any changes to his body that close to a match.

Madiot believes Djokovic should be suspended for not following the rules

"There are rules of testing before and after competition," said Madiot. "If the anti-doping body is doing its job, Mr. Novak Djokovic should be suspended, He refused a test before the match and did it after. In cycling, if you refuse a test, you are automatically positive, and when that is the case, you receive a penalty.
"You don't have the right to refuse testing, that's the rule. In the assortment of doping products there are those that can be detected in a very limited period of time. If you don't test yourself before the start, during the match, their traces can be erased in the body. That is why testing was introduced before the competition. The fact that he was only warned is unreal."
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StardustDragon 13 December 2023 at 21:52+ 237

Remember, cycling is dirtier than tennis. Remember the Lance Armstrong-Gate? His TDF wins was STRIPPED by the Golden Snitch😉. Take that Idiot

clarewilkins21 27 February 2024 at 02:56+ 3

What he is trying to say is why is one sport different to other sports when it comes to testing. All sports should be the same and have the same consequences if you refuse to be tested. Novak is touched in the head - he wouldnt do the testing as he didnt want a change to his body, like he is going to be injected or something OR a stupid excuse to not be tested. Rafa did that in the open and if it was a banned substance then they wouldnt have let him play but at least he was honest and open.

Whz1234 03 December 2023 at 20:14+ 108

Why a cyclist intervenes with tennis.

MrAndreeva 08 January 2024 at 16:37+ 708

I love the sport but i honestly believe that tennis is way dirtier than cycling.

malta047 03 December 2023 at 16:50+ 18

He is correct, tests have to be spontaneous and the players cannot decide when.
As for Rafa, he was seen doing it and if it was a banned substance, it would have been discovered in the test all players have to take at the end of a match - especially if they have won.

Shehan 03 December 2023 at 19:57+ 21

Madiot the Jealous JACKA$$! Keep your frikin 2 cents to yourself!!!

lukedzenek 03 December 2023 at 19:57+ 127

This idiot bigoted French fool has no idea of what he speaks. The rules state that player may take the test either before or after the match . Novak chose to take it after. This French fool owes Novak.a public apology!

niko 03 December 2023 at 19:57+ 63

Completely agree antokwan. Another example of a jealous Western European coward. I am so sick of these weak idiots but then that is the definition of France for you - cowards in the past and into the future. Their society has fallen apart and now they need to try to pick on those who are superior in every way.

antokwan 03 December 2023 at 19:57+ 202

Really, and what does he have to say about Rafa injecting his foot with a substance that would be banned in cycling? I suggest that you Madiot, more like idiot, sticks to his own lane and respect the Davis Cup anti-doping agency and the ITA decision and stop being nosey. It's already past tense, he doesn't have to prove anything to him or any other Tom, Dick or Idiot

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