Iga Swiatek Gets 1 Month Doping Ban for Using Trimetazidine
The Former World No. 1 will be Suspended Until December 4th
Former World No. 1 and five-time Major winner Iga Swiatek has been suspended from the WTA until December 4, 2024 for using a banned substance called Trimetazidine.
The Pole had been provisionally suspended from the Tour from September 22nd to October 4th, which took her out of three events during the Asian swing.
The 23-year-old will serve the remainder of her ban until December 4th and will forfeit the $158,944 in prize money that she collected for reaching the final four at the Cincinnati Open in August.
Swiatek had this to say in a lengthly Instagram post today:
Iga Swiatek reacts in a long video in Polish.
Says she is relieved that “she proved her innocence” and talks about a “symbolic suspension” after a situation “she had no control of”. pic.twitter.com/PEnBpCj4Tc
— José Morgado (@josemorgado) November 28, 2024
The WTA also had this to say regarding Swiatek’s case:
The WTA acknowledges the decision by the International Tennis Integrity Association (ITIA) – which administers the Tennis Anti-Doping Program (TADP) – in issuing a one-month suspension to lga Swiatek, following the identification of a contaminated regulated medication (melatonin) as the source for her
positive test for the prohibited 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 in navigating the use of medications and supplements.
The WTA remains steadfast in our support for a clean sport and the rigorous processes that protect the integrity of competition. We also emphasize that athletes must take every precaution to verify the safety and compliance of all products they use, as even unintentional exposure to prohibited substances can
have significant consequences. We will continue to work closely with our athletes to provide education and resources that empower athletes to make informed decisions and maintain the highest standards of integrity in our sport.
Swiatek ended 2024 ranked No. 2 in the world. She won five titles, $8,550,693 in prize money and secured a 61-9 win/loss singles record.
