Simona Halep is provisionally suspended for doping after she failed an anti-doping test during the US Open 2022. Darren Cahill (Simone’s former coach), invited on the podcast, talked about the less pleasant moments that the former WTA leader is going through.

Simona Halep and Darren CahillPhoto: Oscar J. Barroso / Zuma Press / Profimedia

Darren Cahill: Simona Halep does not cheat

In The Big Deal podcast, Cahill touched on several topics from the world of tennis, and towards the end of the interview, he also mentioned Simona Halep.

The Australian coach says he is going all the way when it comes to Simona’s innocence.

Darren also says that the athlete is responsible for what is in his body and that Simone will pay the penalty.

“I think about Simona a lot and it makes me sick every time I think about what she is going through in these moments. I don’t have much news or updates on the case, but I understand there will be a hearing in February where he will have an opportunity to present his case.

I understand they found the source of the infection, not sure if it was in the food, supplements or supplements he was taking, but they found out where it came from.

I made a statement about the Simona Halep case when it came out a few months ago, and I’m going all the way because of her integrity and her DNA.

She does not cheat in any way. She is a wonderful woman and a wonderful person. She could do no wrong. I wish him luck. It’s true that all athletes are responsible for every substance they put into their bodies, it’s true, and Simone will pay the penalty for that.

Hopefully it won’t be big (no suspension), but that’s not his fault. He did nothing wrong. I hope the company got it wrong, or the doctor, or the WTA person, or the person on her team didn’t do their job.

I hope someone takes responsibility for what happened because the only thing I know is that it’s not Simone’s fault.

I keep my fingers crossed for her and hope to see her on the field as soon as possible” – Darren Cahillon The Big Deal podcast.

As a reminder, Simona Halep is temporarily suspended from tennis due to a positive test with Roxadustat (taken during the US Open 2022).

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