{"id":630,"date":"2024-12-23T14:00:28","date_gmt":"2024-12-23T15:00:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/preforeclosurefortunes.com\/?p=630"},"modified":"2025-01-07T12:40:11","modified_gmt":"2025-01-07T12:40:11","slug":"nick-kyrgios-declares-tennis-is-in-the-mud-after-new-anti-doping-breach","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/preforeclosurefortunes.com\/index.php\/2024\/12\/23\/nick-kyrgios-declares-tennis-is-in-the-mud-after-new-anti-doping-breach\/","title":{"rendered":"Nick Kyrgios declares tennis is \u2018in the mud\u2019 after new anti-doping breach"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Nick Kyrgios is set to make his own return to the sport after injury problems (Picture: Getty)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Nick Kyrgios believes tennis is ‘in the mud’ after Max Purcell was provisionally suspended for admitting a breach of anti-doping rules.<\/p>\n

Australian star Purcell clinched Grand Slam doubles titles at Wimbledon<\/a> and the US<\/a> Open in 2022 and 2024 respectively.<\/p>\n

It was announced on Monday that Purcell has become the latest high-profile tennis player to face a suspension.<\/p>\n

The news comes after Grand Slam singles winners Iga Swiatek<\/a> and Jannik Sinner were both embroiled in doping controversies<\/a> earlier this year.<\/p>\n

‘Gee wiz our sport is in the mud at the moment,’ Kyrgios posted on X, formerly known as Twitter, amid news of his compatriot’s suspension.<\/p>\n

Kyrgios, known for his notorious behaviour both on and off the tennis court, has been incredibly outspoken about drug cheating<\/a> in the sport.<\/p>\n

The 2022 Wimbledon runner-up has taken several public swipes<\/a> at Sinner since it was announced<\/a> that the world No.1 failed two anti-doping tests<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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Nick Kyrgios has been a vocal critic of Jannik Sinner (Picture: Getty)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Purcell is now the player in the spotlight, though, with the 26-year-old taking a voluntary suspension after admitting he broke World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) rules relating to the ‘use of a prohibited method’.<\/p>\n

The Aussie said he had ‘unknowingly received’ an intravenous infusion of vitamins which was above the 100ml limit allowed by WADA.<\/p>\n

‘This news was devastating to me because I pride myself on being an athlete who always makes sure everything is WADA safe,’ Purcell said.<\/p>\n

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Max Purcell is the latest tennis player hit with a suspension (Picture: Getty)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

‘I volunteered the information to the ITIA and have been as transparent as possible to put this issue behind me.’<\/p>\n

The International Tennis Integrity Agency (ITIA) has not detailed the length of Purcell’s ban – but said it was effective from December 12.<\/p>\n

Purcell is provisionally banned from playing in, coaching at or attending any tennis event.<\/p>\n

Kyrgios, meanwhile, is set to make his return to tennis following long-term injury problems and will be playing at the upcoming 2025 Australian Open.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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