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Another Tennis Anti-Doping Saga Drips Out

Max Purcell's intravenous infusion case injects more questions into the tennis anti-doping landscape—as does his punishment. Here are some answers.

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Ben Rothenberg
Apr 29, 2025
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One week before ATP No. 1 Jannik Sinner’s highly-anticipated return to competition at the Italian Open in Rome after serving a three-month ban, another notable anti-doping saga in men’s tennis has reached a resolution.

Max Purcell was, remarkably, the third player to have won a major title in 2024 before running afoul of the anti-doping regulations late…

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