"Halep, who has a WTA ranking of 9, provided a sample whilst competing at the US Open in August 2022. The sample was split into A and B samples and the subsequent analysis found that the A sample contained FG-4592 (Roxadustat), which is a prohibited substance listed in the 2022 World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) Prohibited List. Adverse Analytical Findings for non-specified substances carry a mandatory provisional suspension," the statement further read.
The 2016 and 2018 champion Halep ended the run of Beatriz Haddad Maia of Brazil winning 6-3, 2-6, 6-3 in a match that lasted for two hours and 16 minutes.
Madrid [Spain], May 4 (ANI): Ons Jabeur marched into the semifinal on Wednesday with an impressive performance at the Madrid Open as she completed a crushing 6-3, 6-2 win over two-time Madrid champion Simona Halep.
Madrid [Spain], May 3 (ANI): Simona Halep and Ons Jabeur set up a mouth-watering quarterfinal match-up at the Madrid Open 2022 with wins over Coco Gauff and Belinda Bencic on Monday.
Canberra [Australia], March 23 (ANI): Tennis fraternity sent words of praise and congratulations to World No.1 Ashleigh Barty, who announced her retirement from professional tennis on Wednesday.
California [US], March 14 (ANI): The World No. 26 Simona Halep advanced into Round 16 with a 6-3, 6-4 victory over the 18-year-old Coco Gauff at Indian Wells on Sunday.