Grand Slam Winner Max Purcell Suspended for Doping Violation

Max Purcell, a two-time Grand Slam-winning doubles player, has voluntarily accepted a provisional suspension for violating tennis' anti-doping rules. He acknowledges receiving an IV infusion above the allowable limit. The suspension, effective December 12th, prohibits him from participating in any tennis events.

Max Purcell, renowned for his Grand Slam successes, has voluntarily accepted a provisional suspension under tennis' anti-doping regulations.

The International Tennis Integrity Agency issued a statement announcing the 26-year-old Australian's acknowledgment of violating Article 2.2 of the Tennis Anti-Doping Program.

Purcell admitted to unknowingly receiving an IV infusion exceeding the allowable vitamin limit, a disclosure he voluntarily conveyed to the ITIA.

(With inputs from agencies.)