Halep tribunal continues to stall despite due date, likely two year ban to be then appealed to CAS

The independent tribunal reviewing Simona Halep's doping case has provided an update on the verdict date.

Former world No. 1, Simona Halep, has been under suspension since August of last year. After her first-round exit at the US Open against Daria Snigur, it was announced that she had tested positive in one of the anti-doping exams.

The independent tribunal in London, Sports Resolutions, has delayed the verdict on Simona Halep's case. The tennis player has repeatedly denied any deliberate consumption of prohibited substances.

Halep publicly requested to be heard, as months passed without her being able to present her evidence before a tribunal. The Romanian press contacted Sports Resolutions, who provided updated details about the case.

"As an independent tribunal, we are unable to comment on any aspect of our cases, whether proceedings have concluded or are ongoing.

We take this approach on all cases that come to us. Thank you for your understanding and we apologize that we cannot provide you with more details at this time.”

"She was heard today, but she will be heard tomorrow as well. In about two weeks we should have a first verdict. The moment that was delayed has happened. Together with the lawyers, Simona presented her arguments.We will see what the decisions will be.

“Generally, two-year suspensions are given here, then the decisions are appealed to the Court of Arbitration for Sport. They are generally halved there. The term of provisional suspension is reduced, and that provisional suspension is from November 2022,"

Simona Halep appeared on the entry list for the 2023 US Open, precisely the tournament where she played her last match before the suspension. Although fans were hopeful about the return of the 2-time Grand Slam champion in New York, the organization clarified that her participation depends on the sanction she receives, which could be announced in the coming weeks.