Simona Halep faces a second doping allegation after being suspended since October after testing positive for a banned substance.
According to Reuters, the accusations were made by Athlete Biological Passport, which found an incomplete profile on her.
“We understand that today’s announcement adds further complexity to an already high-profile situation. We remain committed to engaging with ,” said Nicole Thapstead, Senior Director of Anti-Doping. The International Tennis Integrity Agency said in a statement:
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Simona Halep of Romania reacts during her match against Daria Snigl of Ukraine during the first round of the US Open at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in New York City on August 29, 2022. (Robert Plange/Getty Images)
“It is inappropriate to comment on the details until the process is complete, but we will continue to work with the independent Court of Sports Resolutions and Halep’s attorneys as quickly as possible.”
Simona Halep of Romania performs a backhand during a match against Anastasia Potapova of Russia during the Western and Southern Open at the Lindner Family Tennis Center in Mason, Ohio on August 16, 2022. (Dylan Buell/Getty Images)
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Halep, who was suspended from last year’s US Open after testing positive for roxadustat, denied taking the test on purpose.
The Romanian has been ranked No. 1 in the world for a total of 64 weeks in his career, winning the 2018 French Open and 2019 Wimbledon Championships. She made it to the Australian Open final in her 2018 and her best result at the US Open is her 2015 semi-final.
Simona Halep of Romania practices for the US Open Tennis Championships at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in New York City on August 28, 2022. (Robert Plange/Getty Images)
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She is currently ranked 30th in the world.