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Marketa Vondrousova banned for four years for refusing an anti-doping test last year

Former Wimbledon champion Marketa Vondrousova has received a four-year ban after refusing an anti-doping test.

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This story first appeared in 🇮🇹 Italian coverage — 9 minutes before Archynetys detected it in English news.

🇬🇧 English Jun 22, 15:00 UTC
🇮🇹 Italian Jun 22, 14:51 UTC · Corriere della Sera

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The brief

Marketa Vondrousova has been suspended from competition for four years. The penalty follows her refusal to undergo an anti-doping test last year.

Coverage from Reuters, ESPN, BBC, and Al Jazeera emphasizes the length of the ban and the specific cause as a refused drug test. The New York Times further reports that the refusal was due to a stress reaction.

Future developments will depend on the implementation of the four-year suspension period.

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Quick answers

How long is Marketa Vondrousova's ban?

She has been suspended for four years.

Why was Vondrousova banned?

The ban was issued after she refused an anti-doping test last year.

What reason was given for the refusal of the test?

According to The New York Times, the refusal was due to a stress reaction.

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Marketa Vondrousova Anti-Doping Tennis Wimbledon

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