Markéta Vondroušová suspended for 4 years after refusing doping test

Key Points:

• 2023 Wimbledon champion Markéta Vondroušová has been suspended for four years after refusing a doping test during an out-of-competition attempt at her home in December 2025, receiving the maximum penalty from an independent tribunal.
• Vondroušová cited acute stress and mental health issues, including generalized anxiety disorder, as reasons for her refusal, explaining that the unexpected visit outside her designated testing window caused fear and impaired her judgment.
• The International Tennis Integrity Agency (ITIA) rejected her explanations, emphasizing the importance of unpredictable testing to protect fair competition and confirming that testers follow strict protocols to ensure player safety.
• Vondroušová and relevant organizations have the right to appeal the decision to the Court of Arbitration for Sport, and she will have access to confidential wellbeing support through the ITIA during the suspension.
• The suspension, effective until June 21, 2030, bars Vondroušová from participating in or attending any events organized by major tennis bodies, including the ITF, WTA, ATP, Grand Slams, and national associations.