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February 19, 2009 11:00 am Tenniswww.iasbet.com.au – New anti doping laws in tennis will mean that elite tennis player will need to be on call and able to produce a sample at any hour of the day which has some of the top players fuming.
Under new anti doping guidelines, international tennis officials have the right to show up without prior warning to obtain a urine sample from any player for testing.
Andy Murray was furious with the new laws claiming that less than four days after bowing out of the Australian Open, an official arrived at his private home at 7 am demanding he produce a urine sample while the official looked on to ensure it was indeed Murray’s own urine.
A jet lagged Murray had provided a urine sample directly after his defeat at the Australian Open and was allegedly asked to prove his identity as well as forms indicating his permanent residency.
According to the new laws, if a player refuses to give a sample three times over an 18 month period the could be suspended for up to two years.
Raffael Nadal also sided with Murray claiming that the new regulations were borderline harassment.
No longer does a player have a date set for them on which they will provide the sample, it can happen at any time and if said player is unable to take the test they must provided a reasonable excuse lest it count as a strike.
Roger Federer was all for the new testing claiming that it is the best way possible to catch drugs cheats and ensure the sport of tennis remains as clean as possible. www.iasbet.com.au
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