‘Ms Roxadustat Was Never Cleared’ – Simona Halep’s ‘Embarrassing’ Justification Post Doping Saga Leaves Tennis Fans Infuriated

“I am clear“- these three words from a recent video that featured Simona Halep have now stirred a new controversy in the tennis world. Fans are now slamming the Romanian tennis star for shrugging off her role in the doping saga. After a long battle, the Court of Arbitration for Sports (CAS), ultimately reduced Halep’s suspension to nine months in March this year. Since she had already served her 9-month suspension, Halep was allowed to take part in the 2024 Miami Open through a wild card.

However, her participation in this tournament was questioned by some of her peers. Now, Halep has recently reflected on how tough it has been for her over these months while battling day in and day out to prove her innocence. She tried to showcase her innocence in the whole incident but fans didn’t look too impressed with her recent statement.

Fans lash out at Simona Halep “Embarrassing for the sport” for her recent statement on the doping saga

Simona Halep was recently seen in a video, stating that although she has been cleared by the CAS. But she still believes that it’s gonna be pretty difficult for her to forget what she has gone through over these months. “OK, now everything is nice. I am clear. I did not do anything wrong, so I proved the reality. So, this makes me feel really good, but still what I went through isn’t easy. I cannot forget like this (snaps).“

She further went on to add, “There is baggage that probably will stay longer and I can’t forget like one day after the other what happened. So I’ve to handle it better, I have to control my emotions coming back, so there’s a package that is not easy. But the joy, I hope will help me.” After hearing this statement from Simona Halep fans came out in numbers to slam the former world no.1 tennis star.

One of the fans asked whether the authorities gave the nine-month ban for fun.

While the other called her “Ms Roxadustat” and stated that she was never cleared. The fan completely debunked her statement and said she had a sentence/charge that was only reduced. It wasn’t overthrown or dismissed, highlighted the fan.

Some of them added that she was not cleared. Instead, her punishment was reduced due to a disagreement between the ITIA and CAS on whether she had doped deliberately.

Another fan went a little further and asked her to retire. The fan further went on to say that this is pretty much embarrassing for the sport. Simona Halep has received several backlash for this comment.

One of them even went on to say that if he were Simona Halep’s agent then he would have urged her not to say that she’s “clear“. The fan said that although Halep likes to call herself innocent but still an illegal substance went into her body. He believes only Simona Halep has the accountability for that.

Some of them have even brought up an incident from the past when Simona Halep portrayed her disagreement when Maria Sharapova made a return to tennis after testing positive for a banned substance a few years ago. Halep felt that decision was setting a bad example for young players. Just a few days ago, Caroline Wozniacki was seen sharing her opinion when Simona Halep was given a wildcard entry at the Miami Open. What goes around comes around? Well, here’s what Wozniacki said about that.

While commenting on Halep’s doping saga, Wozniacki claimed to have a “clean sport”

During an interview, Caroline Wozniacki said, “I have always wanted a clean sport, fair for everybody. I think it’s definitely still my opinion.” She further went on to clarify that this is not directly intended towards Simona Halep, “But if someone purposely cheats, if someone has tested positive for doping. I understand why a tournament wants a big star in the tournament. But it’s my personal belief. And it’s not a knock on anyone. But it’s my personal belief that I don’t think people should be awarded wild cards afterwards.”

Although, Halep responded to that later on. But Can Simona Halep win the hearts of millions of tennis fans with a stellar performance in her comeback season? Share your thoughts on this in the comment box.

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