Simona Halep’s coach Patrick Mouratoglou has come in support of the tennis star’s recent controversy. The two-time Grand Slam champion failed a drug test at the US Open this year, after which she came out testing positive for an illegal drug.
After struggling to return to her form this year, the Romanian star faced hardship in the other paths. Earlier this year, the tennis legend separated from her billionaire husband just after a year of getting married. She also had nose surgery the previous month. Her involvement in the doping scandal, however, shocked the tennis community greatly. However, the tennis pro can be suspended from the sport after she failed a drug test.
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Patrick Mouratoglou issues an official statement regarding Simona Halep’s drug incident
The former tennis player, Patrick Mouratoglou, has coached various tennis giants like Serena Williams during his coaching career but has never seen anything like this. Earlier this year, the tennis coach joined forces with the two-time Grand Slam champion as a coach. After Halep’s doping news came out, the former player on Tuesday took to his social media account to share his view on the controversy.
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According to the post, the tennis coach has had 30 years of professional experience and has never witnessed anything like this. He believes the 31-year-old is innocent and stands by her own principles and would never have done something like this.
He also discussed the reasons behind his ability to remain composed for a week. The tennis player’s current top priority is to stand by and provide assistance to the tennis star.
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He insists that the two-time Grand Slam champion would never have considered doping throughout her career. And that she is adamantly opposed to using pharmaceuticals. Patrick has complete faith in the Romanian star and believes in her.
Djokovic’s PTPA also comes out in support Halep’s
The tennis star is receiving a lot of support from the tennis world. However, a few days back, the 21-time Grand Slam champion, Djokovic’s led tennis association released a statement in support of the Romanian star and believes to have a fair trial in the drug case.
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The association is adamant about getting a fair trial for other tennis players and promises to stand up for them. Notably, Halep is the second tennis player to be charged with doping following Maria Sharapova.