Max Purcell: Wimbledon doubles champion suspended after anti-doping breach

Two-time Grand Slam doubles champion Max Purcell has been suspended after admitting an anti-doping offence.

The 26-year-old Australian man was voluntarily suspended after admitting to breaching World Anti-Doping Company (Wada) guidelines referring to the “use of a prohibited methodology”.

Purcell, whose main titles got here at Wimbledon in 2022 and this yr’s US Open, stated he “unknowingly” injected nutritional vitamins in extra of the 100ml restrict allowed by Wada.

Purcell stated he reported it to the Worldwide Tennis Integrity Company (ITIA) – the impartial physique that enforces WADA guidelines – after the matter got here to gentle when he obtained medical information final week.

“This information saddened me as a result of I pleasure myself on being an athlete who all the time ensures that every part is secure in Wada,” he stated.

“I’ve given info to ITIA and been as clear as doable to place this drawback behind me.”