Swiatek: "The people who have analyzed my case know that I was not at fault"

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There is great anticipation to see Iga Swiatek back on the court, but there was also curiosity to hear what she had to say during the United Cup 2025 press conference after her one-month suspension due to a doping violation became public. The Polish player did not seem very comfortable answering questions and expressed a very firm stance.

Even after all the details of the process that led to Iga Swiatek's absence from the Asian tour came to light, there are still many questions to be posed to the Polish player. While the reason for her positive test has been clarified and the ITIA considered Iga's explanation plausible, she was still given a one-month sanction for showing some responsibility in buying melatonin pills from an unreliable source, a crucial factor in the trimetazidine contamination.

- Swiatek admits she was afraid many people would turn their backs on her

Many still do not fully understand what happened, and there might have been an adverse reaction toward the European tennis player, but Swiatek did not seem to feel any of that. She acknowledged, "The vast majority of people have been very understanding, and those who read the documents and analyze my case realize that I was not at fault nor had any influence on what happened. I am very grateful for the support and affection I have felt because it was not an easy time, and I feared people would turn their backs on me."

When asked about the possibility of the World Anti-Doping Agency appealing, as it did in Sinner's case, the world number 2 is firm in her response. "I don't think there is any reason for them to appeal. I have already been sanctioned, missed three important tournaments, and lost the number 1 position. I have provided all possible evidence to prove my innocence, and I don't think there is more to discuss on the matter. Fortunately, I was able to identify the contamination source quickly, clarifying everything. It was tough mentally, but now I am eager to return to competition," declared Iga Swiatek, with high hopes for the United Cup 2025.

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