Marketa Vondrousova Draws 4-Year Ban for Refusing December 2025 Anti-Doping Test
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Updated · BBC.com · Jun 22
Marketa Vondrousova Draws 4-Year Ban for Refusing December 2025 Anti-Doping Test
3 articles · Updated · BBC.com · Jun 22
Summary
Four years will keep former Wimbledon champion Marketa Vondrousova out until June 21, 2030 after the ITIA sanctioned her for refusing an anti-doping test at her home in December 2025.
A tribunal said the 26-year-old gave "no compelling justification" after she denied a doping control officer entry, with anti-doping rules treating a refused test like a positive result.
Vondrousova said she feared for her safety because the officer arrived late at night and did not properly identify themselves or follow protocol; she also cited stress and poor mental health.
ITIA chief Karen Moorhouse said testers are trained, carry ID and use a same-gender witness, calling the process essential to protecting fair competition.