Vondrousova Expresses Anger Over Doping Ban and Blames Rivals

WHO:

NY Post - Marketa Vondrousova, 2023 Wimbledon champion

Sportskeeda - Iga Swiatek, Jannik Sinner

WHAT:

NY Post - Marketa Vondrousova received a four-year suspension for refusing a drug test.

NY Post - Vondrousova expressed that she was "completely broken" after the news of her suspension.

Sportskeeda - Vondrousova compared her doping case to those of Iga Swiatek and Jannik Sinner, which drew significant backlash from fans.

WHY:

Sportskeeda - Vondrousova blamed Iga Swiatek and Jannik Sinner for her harsh doping punishment, stating it "makes me sick."

HOW:

NY Post - The suspension was a result of Vondrousova's refusal to take a drug test in December.

(UPDATED June 27, 2026 07:55 UTC)

Marketa Vondrousova, the 2023 Wimbledon champion, has received a four-year suspension for refusing a drug test last December, leaving her feeling "completely broken." In a controversial statement, Vondrousova blamed fellow players Iga Swiatek and Jannik Sinner for her punishment, saying it "makes me sick," which has drawn significant backlash from fans. She also compared her situation to theirs, further fueling the ongoing discussion in the tennis community.