Wickmayer and Malisse launch legal attack on WADA; Whereabouts rules under threatNovember 15th, 2009 Wickmayer and Malisse launch legal attack on WADABRUSSELS — Suspended Belgian tennis players Yanina Wickmayer and Xavier Malisse are launching appeals with European authorities challenging the legality of the whereabouts rules of the World Anti-Doping Agency. Victory at the European Commission in Brussels and the Strasbourg-based European Court of Human Rights could force WADA to change its rules on when and where athletes can be tested out of competition.
Yanina Wickmayer says drug-testing rules weren't explained, 1-year ban is unfairNovember 12th, 2009 Wickmayer says drug-test rules weren't explainedBRUSSELS — Belgian tennis player Yanina Wickmayer says she was never properly informed of the online reporting requirements for drug-testing that led to her one-year ban from the sport. At a tearful news conference Thursday, the 20-year-old U.S.
Yanina Wickmayer won't say whether she will appeal 1-year ban for doping rules violationNovember 12th, 2009 Wickmayer won't say whether she'll appeal banBRUSSELS — Belgian tennis player Yanina Wickmayer isn't saying whether she will appeal her one-year suspension for violating anti-doping rules. At a tearful news conference Thursday, the U.S.
ITF says it will uphold 1-year ban for Belgian tennis players Wickmayer, MalisseNovember 7th, 2009 ITF confirms 1-year ban for Wickmayer, MalisseLONDON — The International Tennis Federation has confirmed a one-year suspension for Belgian tennis players Yanina Wickmayer and Xavier Malisse. The duo was suspended by a Belgian tribunal this week for failing to report their whereabouts to anti-doping officials three times this year.
ITF president says hefty fine _ not ban _ likely for Serena Williams over US Open tiradeNovember 7th, 2009 more images
more imagesITF chief says ban unlikely for Serena WilliamsREGGIO CALABRIA, Italy — Top-ranked Serena Williams will most likely receive a "significant" fine but no suspension for her U.S. Open tirade, the president of the International Tennis Federation said.
US Open semifinalist Wickmayer withdraws from Bali tournament after 1-year suspensionNovember 6th, 2009 Wickmayer withdraws in Bali after year suspensionNUSA DUA, Indonesia — US Open semifinalist Yanina Wickmayer voluntarily withdrew from the ongoing Commonwealth Bank Tournament of Champions on Friday after receiving a one-year suspension by a Belgian anti-doping tribunal. The 20-year-old Wickmayer was suspended Thursday for failing to report her whereabouts to anti-doping officials three times.
Yanina Wickmayer suspended 1 year for not verifying whereabouts to anti-doping officialsNovember 5th, 2009 Belgian panel suspends Wickmayer for 1 yearBRUSSELS — A Belgian anti-doping tribunal has suspended U.S. Open semifinalist Yanina Wickmayer for one year for allegedly failing to report her whereabouts to anti-doping officials three times.
US Open semifinalist Yanina Wickmayer suspended 1 year for not verifying whereaboutsNovember 5th, 2009 US Open semifinalist Wickmayer banned for 1 yearBRUSSELS — U.S. Open semifinalist Yanina Wickmayer was suspended for one year by a Belgian anti-doping tribunal Thursday, accused of failing to report her whereabouts to drug-testing officials three times.
Timea Bacsinszky beats Yanina Wickmayer in 3 sets to reach Luxembourg finalOctober 24th, 2009 Bacsinszky beats Wickmayer to reach L'bourg finalLUXEMBOURG — Switzerland's Timea Bacsinszky defeated fifth-seeded Belgian Yanina Wickmayer, 3-6, 6-2, 7-5 on Saturday to make the finals of the Luxembourg Open. Bacsinszky struggled in the third set to keep her lead, as Wickmayer fought back to tie the set 5-5 before the Swiss player won the match after the Belgian hit the ball into the net.
Wickmayer beats Flipkens in all-Belgian match to reach Luxembourg semifinalsOctober 23rd, 2009 Wickmayer, Bacsinszky through to Luxembourg semisLUXEMBOURG — Yanina Wickmayer defeated Kirsten Flipkens 7-6 (1), 4-6, 6-1 in an all-Belgian match Friday to reach the semifinals of the Luxembourg Open. She will play Timea Bacsinszky of Switzerland, who beat Katarina Srebotnik 6-7 (3), 6-1, 6-4.
Wickmayer reaches quarterfinals in Luxembourg, looking for 2nd straight tournament winOctober 22nd, 2009 Wickmayer reaches quarters in LuxembourgLUXEMBOURG — Yanina Wickmayer edged Alize Cornet 7-5, 7-6 (6) Thursday to reach the quarterfinals of the Luxembourg Open. Wickmayer will play another Belgian, Kirsten Flipkens, on Friday.
Murray frustrated by "in your face" drug-tests, whereabouts clauseAugust 29th, 2009 NEW YORK - British tennis player Andy Murray has expressed frustration over the 'intrusive' drug-testing protocol and said that the "in your face" way that these tests are done is annoying. Murray further said that it has become even more annoying to let the World Anti-Doping Agency know where he will be for an hour of every day of the year.
2 Tampa Bay Rays minor leaguers suspended for positive drug testsJune 20th, 2009 2 Rays minor leaguers suspended for positive testsNEW YORK — A pair of Tampa Bay Rays in the Venezuelan Summer League have been suspended under baseball's minor league drug program. Outfielder Franklin Alcala and pitcher Carlos Orasma will each serve 50-game bans, Major League Baseball said Friday.
Tamarine Tanasugarn defeats Yanina Wickmayer 6-3 7-5 to retain Ordina Open titleJune 20th, 2009 Tanasugarn beats Wickmayer to retain Ordina titleDEN BOSCH, Netherlands — Tamarine Tanasugarn of Thailand has become the first player to successfully defend the Ordina Open women's title by beating Yanina Wickmayer 6-3 7-5. Tanasugarn broke the 19-year-old Belgian in the seventh and ninth games of the first set on Saturday.
Judge to decide next week whether to overturn NASCAR driver's suspension for failed drug testMay 29th, 2009 Jeremy Mayfield asks judge to rescind suspensionCHARLOTTE, N.C. — A judge has set a hearing for Wednesday to determine whether to overturn NASCAR's suspension of driver Jeremy Mayfield for a failed drug test.
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