Tennis: A poisonous ant stung a tennis star – the fear of doping struck

Tennis star Emma Raducanu will play early Thursday morning from the United States Amanda Anisimova against for a place in the third round of the Australian Open.

Britain’s Raducanu, 22, took her first grand slam of the tennis year in two sets, but her preparation was far from ideal.

Raducanu fell victim to an insect attack during the tournament. Raducanu, who won the US Open in 2021, told the news at a press conference.

“I was bitten really badly. They were poison ants or something like that,” Raducanu told the sports media ESPN:n by.

Raducano said that the injection or bite sites were badly swollen and suspected that he had an allergic reaction. Then the fear of doping hit.

“I received an antiseptic spray, which should help. However, I didn’t want to spray it because I didn’t want to take any chances [dopingkärystä]”, Raducanu said.

“Se [positiivinen tulos] cause concern. We are all in the same boat,” he continued, referring to two recent doping scandals.

Mixed Jannik Sinner that Iga Swiatek claimed their carts were unintentional. Sinner avoided a ban, but Swiatek suffered a month-long ban.

For a moment instead of relief, Raducanu, who chose swelling in his hand and ankle, will face Swiatek in the third round, if both continue from the second round.