The WTA publicly supports Swiatek “during this difficult time.”

Known suspension Iga Swiatek, number 2 in the world ranking, during A month later (September 2 – October 4) after testing positive for trimetazidine, the WTA issued a statement on social media expressing strong support for the tennis player.

Statement:

“The WTA acknowledges the decision of the International Tennis Integrity Association (ITIA), which administers the Tennis Anti-Doping Program (TADP), to suspend Iga Swiatek for one month following the discovery of a contaminated controlled substance (melatonin). as the source of his positive test for the banned substance trimetazidine.”

“The WTA fully supports Iga during this difficult time. Iga has consistently demonstrated a strong commitment to fair play and upholding the principles of clean sport, and this unfortunate incident highlights the challenges athletes face when dealing with the use of drugs and supplements.

“The WTA remains firmly committed to clean sport and strict processes that protect the integrity of competition. We also emphasize that athletes should take all necessary precautions to verify the safety and suitability of all products they use, including even unintentional exposures. Using illegal substances can have serious consequences.

“We will continue to work closely with our athletes to provide them with the education and resources that will enable them to make informed decisions and maintain the highest standards of integrity in our sport.”