Sinner and Swiatek Doping Cases Raise Concerns About Contamination in Tennis
The high-profile doping cases of Jannik Sinner and Iga Swiatek have highlighted fears of accidental violations and disparities in resources among players.
- Jannik Sinner and Iga Swiatek faced doping allegations in 2024, with both cases attributed to contamination of substances they ingested.
- Swiatek served a one-month ban for testing positive for trimetazidine, which she claimed was contaminated sleep medication, while Sinner's case remains under appeal despite being initially cleared.
- The high costs of defending against doping allegations, including legal fees and expert analyses, have drawn attention to inequalities in resources available to players.
- Athletes have expressed growing anxiety about unintentional doping violations, with some adopting extraordinary precautions like batch testing supplements and avoiding certain foods.
- Critics have raised concerns about transparency and potential bias in handling doping cases, citing disparities in outcomes for high-profile players compared to others.
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The Japan Times 
