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The doping cloud hanging heavy over tennis

The doping cloud hanging heavy over tennis

Update: 2025-01-09

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The Australian Open is known as the 'Happy Slam' but not everyone is smiling ahead of the tournament. Doping controversies surrounding young stars Jannik Sinner and Iga Swiatek have seen growing questions on perceived inequality of policing. The stakes on court are high, they might be even higher off it. Featured: Matthew Futterman, tennis writer, The Athletic.

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The doping cloud hanging heavy over tennis

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