Serena chides anti-doping system: 'I hate it'
Serena Williams is criticizing the 'grueling' and 'unreasonable' anti-doping protocols in tennis ahead of her Wimbledon return.
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Serena Williams criticized anti-doping protocols in tennis, describing the rules as grueling and unreasonable. She stated that the system almost discouraged her from making a comeback.
The story quieted without a definitive conclusion in the coverage.
Epilogue added 88d ago, after coverage quieted.
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Serena Williams critiques anti-doping system as 'unreasonable' ESPN · 90d ago broke it first
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Serena Williams has voiced strong opposition to the current anti-doping system, describing the drug test rules as 'grueling' and 'unreasonable.' The seven-time Wimbledon champion stated that these protocols almost deterred her from making her professional return. Coverage from ESPN, The New York Times, BBC, Yahoo Sports, and Bleacher Report emphasizes Williams' frustration with the system, specifically highlighting her statement, 'I hate it.' Attention now turns to Williams' actual comeback as she prepares to compete at Wimbledon following these critiques of the sport's doping rules.
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What specific words did Serena Williams use to describe the anti-doping rules?
She described the rules as 'grueling,' 'unreasonable,' and stated, 'I hate it.'
How did these protocols affect Williams' decision to return to tennis?
According to the BBC, the doping protocols almost put her off making her return.
Which tournament is Williams returning to?
Serena Williams is returning for Wimbledon.
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