Davydenko on the Swiatek case: "You won't become the best in the world through doping".

Elio Valotto

le 05/12/2024 à 14h27

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Davydenko Swiatek

In an interview with Russian Championat, former world number 3 Nikolay Davydenko was kind enough to talk about Iga Swiatek's positive test.

Playing down the importance of taking this kind of substance, he called for reason, considering that it didn't make much difference: "You go to the pharmacy, you take a bronchial pill, and there's salbutamol, which is considered doping. You should always be in contact with a sports doctor - it's nonsense. You won't get better because of a pill.

Tennis is tennis, you won't become the best in the world through doping. It used to be easier with doping regulations, but now it's worse. A kind of absurdity has begun. When I was playing, it was easier. We were also in a hurry, but we took it normally.

I wasn't particularly worried, I drank and ate everywhere, without even thinking that I could use doping. I don't know why they tightened up the control so much - there's no result. Because in general, it's a very cool organization that's loyal to the players."