Former world No. 1 and two-time Grand Slam champion Simona Halep suspended for four years

Getty Pictures Two-time Grand Slam champion Simona Halep has been suspended 4 years due to two separate anti-doping violations, the International Tennis Integrity Agency announced this week. “The final yr has been the toughest match of my life, and sadly my battle continues,” Halep said on Tuesday. “I’ve devoted my life to the gorgeous sport of…

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LOOK: Tennis player disqualified on match point after accidentally hitting ball into umpire’s face

In a second of frustration, Australian tennis participant Marc Polmans smashed a ball into the umpire’s face whereas competing within the Shanghai Masters qualifiers. This resulted in instant disqualification for Polmans, who was solely a degree away from victory. Polmans, ranked No. 140 on the planet, was enjoying in opposition to Italy’s Stefano Napolitano on…

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