Whereas some assume that the world of tennis regarded a lot totally different than it does now, issues usually are not fairly like that. The velocity of the sport, preparation and varied different adjustments have, in fact, occurred, however in relation to matters like doping, not a lot has modified.
Former tennis celebrity Björn Borg has spoken overtly about his experiences throughout his profession, revealing that there have been a lot of gamers in his period who additionally doped.
This matter has resurfaced in latest months as a result of instances of Jannik Sinner and Iga Swiatek, who violated anti-doping guidelines.
In an interview with BBC Breakfast, the Swedish tennis participant revealed that there have been comparable examples in his period, however didn’t need to reveal names or speak about it intimately.
Nonetheless, he believes that tennis should stay a clear sport and that such issues ought to change into a factor of the previous.
“After we performed, my technology, I do know for a truth, I do know some gamers, they have been utilizing issues they weren’t supposed to make use of,” mentioned Borg, as quoted by tennis365.
“I don’t need to get into names, it’s not vital. However as we speak, I feel it’s good, they check themselves, and generally I perceive gamers have to check themselves so many instances.
I feel it’s good, it’s vital to maintain tennis a clear sport.”
Jannik Sinner case
The case of Jannik Sinner additionally attracted critical consideration from the general public, which was shocked on the time. In the long run, it was confirmed that the Italian tennis participant was not responsible of any carelessness in reference to the 2 failed doping exams, however he was nonetheless suspended from February to Could 2025.
Borg overtly admitted that he was shocked by this end result, discovering it considerably unusual. Nonetheless, he didn't need to delve deeper into this matter, hoping issues weren't that critical.
It appears that evidently tennis authorities can pay increasingly consideration to doping and testing sooner or later, with the intention of fully eliminating such issues.
“I feel I used to be very stunned once I learn that.
I feel it occurred twice. I imply if it occurred one time…nevertheless it occurred twice, I feel. So, I feel that’s very unusual."
