Roland-Garros, US Open… After the Nadal controversy, a doping scandal breaks out!

After the controversy around Rafael Nadal, a new doping scandal erupts. According to the British press, the international tennis federation would violate the rules of the fight against doping. Indeed, the IFT would warn certain big players before testing them; while the checks are supposed to be unannounced to avoid any cheating.

Handicapped by severe pain in one foot, Rafael Nadal resorted to infiltrations to be able to continue playing Roland-Garros. As the Mallorcan himself admitted, he had to use anesthetic injections so as not to be forced to abandon the competition. “After the game against Moutet in the second round, I arrived at the hotel and I could barely walk to tell you the truth. During these two weeks, I played with the sleeping foot, they blocked my nerves so that the foot was insensitive », he admitted. And while he was crowned for the 14th time in his career at Roland-Garros, Rafael Nadal has been at the heart of a controversy, singled out for having used products deemed doping by some. However, the Spaniard was able to benefit from the support of theWorld Anti-Doping Agency. “If a product is on the list of prohibited products, it has an effect on performance, is bad for your health, and is contrary to the ethics of sportlaunched the director general of theLOVES Olivier Niggli during an interview with RTS lately. Injections…

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