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Vondroušová Faces Four-Year Ban for Doping Test Refusal

4/17/2026

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The International Tennis Integrity Agency (ITIA) says Markéta Vondroušová faces a potential four-year ban for allegedly refusing a doping test after a December incident.
Vondroušová's lawyer says the incident resulted from an acute stress reaction triggered by harassment and a failure to follow testing protocols.
A hearing date has not yet been set, and she plans to participate in the Madrid Open.

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The International Tennis Integrity Agency (ITIA) says Markéta Vondroušová faces a potential four-year ban for allegedly refusing a doping test after a December incident.
Vondroušová's lawyer says the incident resulted from an acute stress reaction triggered by harassment and a failure to follow testing protocols.
A hearing date has not yet been set, and she plans to participate in the Madrid Open.