Written by Richard Pagliaro | @Itenisi_Manje | Monday, December 23, 2024
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The 2024 season holds each Grand Slam glory and nice disgrace Max Purcell.
Reigning two-time US Open champion Purcell has opted to enter a voluntary suspension underneath the Tennis Anti-Doping Program, the ITIA introduced immediately.
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The 26-year-old Aussie, at the moment ranked quantity 12 in doubles, admitted to violating Article 2.2 of the TADP concerning the usage of a Prohibited Methodology, and requested to enter the suspension on December 10, 2024.
The suspension started on December 12, 2024, and time served underneath the momentary suspension shall be included in any future penalty, ITIA mentioned in a press release.
In the course of the suspension, Purcell isn’t allowed to play, prepare, or attend any tennis occasion sanctioned or sanctioned by ITIA members (ATP, ITF, WTA, Tennis Australia, Fédération Française de Tennis, Wimbledon and USTA) or every other. nationwide group.
The ITIA didn’t specify what substance Purcell admitted to utilizing.
In an Instagram submit, Purcell mentioned he exceeded the “allowable restrict” with the IV infusion of nutritional vitamins.
Purcell and associate Jordan Thompson received the US Open twice simply months after reaching the Wimbledon remaining twice.
