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Former Wimbledon champion Vondrousova suspended 4 years for refusing doping test
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· June 22, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway Local tennis fans can find more information on this story through KSAT 12 or the International Tennis organization's official channels.
A former Wimbledon champion has been suspended from competition. Marketa Vondrousova, a Czech player, received a four-year suspension for refusing an anti-doping test. The suspension was handed down despite Vondrousova citing mental stress and fear as reasons for her refusal.
She claimed the testing agent arrived late at night and did not properly identify themselves. Further details on the suspension are available from the International Tennis organization, which made the decision. Local tennis fans can find more information on this story through KSAT 12 or the International Tennis organization's official channels.
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Category: local Published: June 22, 2026 Source: KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate) Reading time: 1 min
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