Iga Świątek received a one-month doping ban following a positive test for trimetazidine, a substance that is classified as a stimulant and is banned by the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA). Świątek, however, was not aware of how the substance entered her system, stating that she had never encountered trimetazidine before.
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The investigation revealed that the contamination likely came from melatonin tablets she took to help manage jetlag during the Cincinnati tournament. These supplements, which are often sold over-the-counter, were found to be contaminated during production
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The International Tennis Integrity Agency (ITIA) accepted Świątek’s explanation, acknowledging that there was no intention to cheat, and found no significant negligence on her part. As a result, the ITIA imposed a one-month suspension, taking into account her temporary suspension earlier in September. Her suspension will officially end on December 5, 2024
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