Martina Hingis banned for 2 years from Pro Tennis

Former Tennis player and number one of the world, Martina Hingis has being banned for two years from professional competition due to a dope test for cocaine that came out positive on November 1^st, the same day that she announced her retirement.

Even though she is no longer competing, the banning has some serious implications on her previous achievements as the ITF (International Tennis Federation) forfeited any ranking points gained, plus the disqualification of her last year’s Wimbledon results.

The pro Tennis player said that all accusations are false and that she has never taken drugs in her life but an independent anti-doping tribunal rejected his version of the facts.

Up to now she still holds his story:

"I find this accusation so horrendous, so monstrous, that I've decided to confront it head on by talking to the press, I am frustrated and angry. I believe that I am absolutely 100 per cent innocent." Martina said.

Hingis dominated international female Tennis from 1997 to 2000 on which period she won 3 Australian Opens, Wimbledon and the US Open, then it came an obligated retirement period due to returning injuries, she didn’t saw action again until 2005.

“We are saddened by this news as Martina has meant so much to fans the world over and made many positive contributions to the sport.” Said Larry Scott, chief executive of the WTA Tour. (The WTA strongly supports the version of the ITF)