Doping
‘I’ve done it. I’ve cheated with it’: Ex-Australian No.1’s doping details come to light
A banned former Australian tennis player and coach declared “I’ve cheated with it” when discussing the pros and cons of taking clenbuterol, a substance prohibited by the World Anti-Doping Agency and strictly off limits in sport.
- Scott Spits
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‘Is this really happening?’ The player who was served an anti-doping ban for a substance that isn’t prohibited
Tom Fancutt had just fulfilled his dream of playing at the Australian Open when tennis anti-doping officials pulled him aside.
- Frances Howe
‘Disgusted with myself’: Former Australian tennis pro says blood transfusion led to doping probe
A one-time world No.39, and coach to some of Australia’s top players, says it was reckless to undergo the procedure in Mexico while he was a travelling pro player.
- Scott Spits
Biochemist from Essendon scandal opens Dubai clinic with fake name
Shane Charter, the underworld figure and biochemist nicknamed “Dr Ageless”, has opened a specialist anti-ageing clinic under a new name.
- Chris Vedelago
- Opinion
- Tennis
Purcell ban shows how much grey exists between the black and white of tennis
The punishment given to Australian player Max Purcell is ludicrous when compared to the other high-profile doping bans the sport has seen in the past year.
- John Millman
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- ATP Tour
The WhatsApp messages that led to Australian tennis player’s 18-month ban
Australian doubles champion Max Purcell has been hit with a lengthy suspension and loss of earnings for breaching tennis’ anti-doping rules.
- Scott Spits
‘It doesn’t pass the sniff test’: Sinner set to stay No.1 despite ban
Past and present tennis stars have criticised the three-month ban handed to Jannik Sinner, as former Australian Open boss Paul McNamee says it’s a little bit too good to be true for the Italian.
- Marc McGowan
‘Players are doing the right thing’: Craig Tiley weighs in on doping drama
As Jannik Sinner and Iga Swiatek arrive in Melbourne following last year’s drug positives, the Australian Open boss believes the game is in good hands.
- Scott Spits and Danny Russell
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- Australian Open
‘It is a joke’: Thompson hits out at doubles partner Purcell’s provisional doping ban
Tennis star Jordan Thompson has slammed the provision suspension doubles partner and fellow Australian Max Purcell received for unwittingly breaching the sport’s anti-doping rules.
- Marc McGowan
IV drips and doping: What has Max Purcell admitted to, and what’s next?
Australian Max Purcell has been provisionally suspended after using a “prohibited method”. We delve into the case.
- Scott Spits