Wimbledon Champion Marketa Vondrousova Gets 4-Year Ban for Refusing Anti-Doping Test
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Updated · Fox News · Jun 25
Wimbledon Champion Marketa Vondrousova Gets 4-Year Ban for Refusing Anti-Doping Test
3 articles · Updated · Fox News · Jun 25
Summary
Marketa Vondrousova, the 2023 Wimbledon champion, was banned from tennis for four years after refusing an after-dark anti-doping test in December.
The 27-year-old Czech player said she did not open her door because the doping control officer lacked proper identification and she feared for her safety.
Vondrousova also cited an acute stress reaction and generalized anxiety disorder, saying they impaired her decision-making during the late-night visit.
She tested negative three days later, but the ITIA said a refusal carries the same four-year starting penalty as a positive test to prevent players gaining an advantage by declining testing.
The case has sharpened debate over whether anti-doping enforcement should add stronger verification and safety protocols for unannounced nighttime home visits.