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While accepting that the tribunal had delivered its verdict, Vondrousova insisted she had never used banned substances and said every anti-doping test she took throughout her career, including one conducted three days after the incident, returned a negative result.

Former Wimbledon champion Marketa Vondrousova broke her silence after an independent tribunal handed her a four year suspension for refusing to take an out-of-competition anti-doping test in December 2025. The Czech tennis star shared an emotional social media post, describing the past seven months as the most difficult period of her life.

While accepting that the tribunal had delivered its verdict, Vondrousova insisted she had never used banned substances and said every anti-doping test she took throughout her career, including one conducted three days after the incident, returned a negative result.

What Did Marketa Say?

In her statement, Vondrousova said she had lived through months of uncertainty, fear and emotional stress while waiting for the outcome of the case. She revealed that the investigation affected both her personal life and her career, leaving her with sleepless nights and anxiety.