Suspended for 4 years in the doping scandal in which she was involved, the only way out for Simona Halep was the Court of Arbitration for Sport. The president of FR Tennis believes that her punishment will be significantly reduced.

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George Kosak, fully confident in the return of Simona Halep: “She will do it at the highest level”

The President of the Romanian Tennis Federation, George Kosac, spoke very optimistically about Simona Halep’s case. He believes that he will be vindicated in TAS and will return to the field much faster.

“I believe that the sentence will be significantly reduced. I was talking to her when the trouble started. She put her hand on her heart and told me that she had not done anything against the law. As far as I know the blood tests have always been perfect.

Of course, there were many of us who expressed our opinion, but until there is a final decision from CAS, it is better not to pronounce. But I believe in Simona’s character.

Simona represents the brand for Romania and for many years it has been a vacuum of sports performances. It was a period when Simona dominated her performances.

We are waiting for a response from TAS. I’m sure he’ll want to get back on the tennis court. If he does, then only at the highest level. I believe that the sentence will be significantly reduced,” said George Kosak for Orange Sport.

What you need to know about Simona Halep’s doping case:

  • The news that Simona Halep was temporarily suspended for doping appeared on Friday, October 21, 2022.
  • Simona’s case was heard by Sport Resolutions, an independent tribunal in London that hears doping cases in white sport.
  • Simone has only one appeal: the Court of Arbitration for Sport in Lausanne.
  • If the 4-year disqualification remains in force, then the ex-WTA leader can theoretically return to the tennis court on October 6, 2026. Halep will be 35 years old at that time.

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