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Swiatek Receives One-Month Doping Ban

Iga Swiatek, the world No. 2 tennis player, has accepted a one-month suspension after testing positive for trimetazidine, a banned substance. The International Tennis Integrity Agency attributed the positive test to contamination from her melatonin medication, which she used for jet lag. This decision has sparked comparisons to other doping cases in tennis.

Halep and Hewitt Set for Australian Open

Simona Halep, returning from a doping ban, is set to compete in the 2025 Australian Open after a lengthy absence. Meanwhile, 16-year-old Cruz Hewitt, son of Lleyton Hewitt, has received a wildcard for the qualifying event. The tournament runs from January 12 to 26, 2025.