Despite suspension, Purcell on Australian Open men's doubles entry list
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Max Purcell has accepted a provisional suspension from the International Tennis Integrity Agency (ITIA) after receiving a vitamin infusion in excess of the dose authorized by the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA).
The Australian, who won this year's US Open alongside Jordan Thompson, is nevertheless included in the entry list for the Australian Open doubles teams revealed on Monday.
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Both players are seeded No. 3 in the draw, behind the pairs Arevalo / Pavic (No. 1) and Granollers / Zeballos (No. 2).
It remains to be seen whether this is a mistake on the part of the tournament organizers or whether Purcell, despite the suspension he is currently serving, will have the opportunity to play in Melbourne in less than a month's time.
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