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Swiatek, Sinner, Halep & Moore - what are the differences and similarities in their doping cases?

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Iga Swiatek and Jannik Sinner have tested positive for banned substances.

Two -time Grand Slam champion Simona Halep and British doubles player Tara Moore have spent significant time out of action waiting for doping cases to be heard.

All four players have maintained they did not knowingly take a banned substance.

The International Tennis Integrity Agency ( ITIA ) denies any differences in the way players are treated.

Swiatek received a formal charge letter on 11 October , accepted in a letter that TMZ was present in her sample, and accepted a one-month suspension.

She missed three tournaments while under the provisional suspension, but was able to play at the WTA Finals and Billie Jean King Cup because they took place after it was lifted.

Italy 's Stefano Battaglino tested positive for clostebol in September 2022 and was given a four-year ban.