CURRENT AFFAIRS

Detailed explanation-1: -Sharapova, a five-time Grand Slam champion, said in a statement: While the tribunal concluded correctly that I did not intentionally violate the anti-doping rules, I cannot accept an unfairly harsh two-year suspension.

Detailed explanation-2: -Simona Halep’s positive drug test for a banned substance has sent shockwaves through the tennis world. Halep, a former world No. 1, says she didn’t take the drug and is vowing to clear her name. Many in tennis are siding with her.

Detailed explanation-3: -Younes Rachidi, who had a highest doubles ranking of No. 473, has been banned from ever playing in, coaching at or attending any tennis event sanctioned by governing bodies the ATP and WTA.

Detailed explanation-4: -The ITIA says a drug-control sample taken from Halep at the U.S. Open in August tested positive for roxadustat, a banned performance-enhancing drug with effects similar to erythropoietin (EPO), the blood-doping drug that’s long been linked to pro cycling.

Detailed explanation-5: -Halep tested positive for Roxadustat, which is in the same category of banned substances as EPO in WADA’s list of banned substances. The International Tennis Integrity confirmed on Friday that Halep has been issued a provisional suspension under Article 7.12. 1 of the 2022 Tennis Anti-Doping Programme.