A Year After Ditching Serena Williams for Doping-Banned Simona Halep, Coach Patrick Mouratoglou Urges Authorities to Take Swift Action

Simona Halep hit the headlines last year because of her doping ban. It was enforced due to the presence of the banned substance, Roxadustat, in her samples. After getting provisionally suspended last year by the ITIA, the Romanian player recently issued a statement against the verdict and asked for a fair hearing. Her coach, Patrick Mouratoglou who was coaching Serena Williams earlier has shown solidarity by reacting to her Instagram post.

Furthermore, he asked for a fair judgment so that his former player can get justice. However, the speculations about Halep not being aware of the banned substance are not turning the events in her favor.

Former coach of Serena Williams, Patrick Mouratoglou sides with Simona Halep 

The doping ban has hindered the chances of the Romanian player to participate on the WTA circuit. After her last run at the US Open, she found herself stuck due to the suspension. This was severe blow, given that she was playing astoundingly well after making a comeback last year on the court.

Her coach left Serena Williams to join hands with her and has stood strong even after her suspension. After her announcement of the ban of eight months on Instagram, she has asked for a fair trial.

Backing her, her coach has stated, “You deserve a quick hearing so that you can expose your case and be judged.”

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Now the question remains should Halep be allowed to take an involuntary break with a lack of proper judgment? Or is she already been given enough time to prove herself?

Halep continues to vouch for her innocence

Even when she was accused of doping last year, Mouratoglou stood by her side. Despite being under a lot of stress, she hopes she gets a chance to prove her innocence. No matter the accusations or the backlash she has received, Halep stays clear on her take that she did not take any banned substance.

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