Simona Halep (31, 30th WTA) was charged with a new anti-doping violation due to “inconsistencies in the athlete’s biological passport”, the International Tennis Integrity Agency (ITIA) reported.

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Simona Halep said that she is waiting for a hearing in her doping case on May 28, which she hopes will be attended by a commission of independent and impartial judges.

Meanwhile, reactions started pouring in on social networks. Two camps were created: those who protect and support Simona Halep; those who accuse and even insult Romanians.

Some fans of the American Serena Williams went even further and initiated a petition against Simona Halep. They demand to take back the title won in 2019 at Wimbledon.

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