For the third time the International Tennis Integrity Agency (ITIA) has requested a delay to Simona Halep‘s hearing. Judging by the Romanian’s reactions, we can conclude that she feels like there is some sort of controversy organized against her. Is she guilty of using roxadustat or is some higher power trying to ruin her career?
Shortly after elaborating about the reasons she feels “helpless facing such harassment” by the ITIA, the two-time Grand Slam champion Halep took to social media to inform everyone that tennis’ doping authority has once again officially requested the tribunal to delay her hearing.
— Simona Halep (@Simona_Halep) May 22, 2023
Desperate to resolve this situation and prove that she is an innocent victim of accidental contamination, Halep is sharing her frustration with constant delays on social media:
When is it going to stop? I ask the question once again. I am entitled to a quick hearing. Acting this way is contrary to my rights.
The former world No.1 Halep hasn’t competed since testing positive for roxadustat at the 2022 US Open. The situation went from bad to worse when she got charged with an additional anti-doping breach a few days ago, related to irregularities found in her Athlete Biological Passport (ABP).
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