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Former Wimbledon champion Vondrousova suspended for 4 years for refusing doping test

The International Tennis Integrity Agency suspended 2023 Wimbledon champion Marketa Vondrousova for four years on Monday. An independent tribunal issued the maximum ban for a first offense after a hearing this month. Vondrousova refused a test in December.

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New details emerge regarding the tribunal hearing and Vondrousova's claim of mental stress.

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  1. Marketa Vondrousova receives 4-year suspension for doping test refusal

    The International Tennis Integrity Agency suspended 2023 Wimbledon champion Marketa Vondrousova for four years on Monday. An independent tribunal issued the maximum ban for a first offense after a hearing this month. Vondrousova refused a test in December.

    What's confirmed:

    • The International Tennis Integrity Agency suspended Marketa Vondrousova for four years on Monday.
    • Vondrousova won Wimbledon in 2023.
    • The suspension followed Vondrousova's refusal of an anti-doping test in December.
    • An independent tribunal reached the maximum four-year ban for a routine first offense following a hearing this month.

    Still unconfirmed:

    • Vondrousova cited mental stress and fear because the agent rang her door late at night without proper identification.
    • Vondrousova failed to open the door to a doping control officer at her home.
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  2. Former Wimbledon Champion Marketa Vondrousova Banned for 4 Years

    The International Tennis Integrity Agency has suspended Marketa Vondrousova for four years after she refused an anti-doping test in December 2025. Vondrousova, the 2023 Wimbledon winner, maintains she has never doped. High-profile players including Coco Gauff have expressed support for the athlete.

    What's confirmed:

    • Marketa Vondrousova is suspended from professional tennis for four years.
    • The suspension resulted from Vondrousova refusing an anti-doping test in December 2025.
    • The International Tennis Integrity Agency issued the ban.
    • Vondrousova won the Wimbledon title in 2023.
    • Vondrousova is the World No. 6.

    Still unconfirmed:

    • Vondrousova refused the test due to a stress reaction.
    • Vondrousova cited mental stress and fear because the testing agent arrived late at night without proper identification.
    • Vondrousova is 26 years old.
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