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Scottish Sun
21-04-2025
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- Scottish Sun
Tennis stars warned over ‘creepy' rule that forces them to shower while being watched as fans slam it as ‘unacceptable'
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) TENNIS fans have slammed a "creepy" shower rule that was posted by the International Tennis Integrity Agency (ITIA). The governing body revealed that players chosen to give urine samples for drug testing must remain in full view of chaperones, if they choose to take a shower first. 2 The ITIA has requested that players chosen for drug testing must remain in full view of a chaperone Credit: Getty 2 The regulations are in place to combat drug cheating in the sport, which has become a growing problem in recent years Credit: AFP The regulations are in place to combat drug cheating in the sport, which has become a growing problem in recent years. The ITIA reminded that players chosen for testing, who want to shower immediately, must stay in "full view" of a chaperone when they're washing after a match. It argued that showering before the test "is not a right". But if players want to clean off their sweat before any samples are taken, they must remain in sight. READ MORE TENNIS NEWS WILL I NEVER Serena fumes she would've been stripped of titles for same offence as Sinner An ITIA statement read: 'The ITIA and ITF have been working tirelessly to ensure that post-match showers can constitute an allowable delay for doping controls. 'Especially when the absence of a shower can have a detrimental effect on the health and wellbeing of a player. 'However, taking a shower is not a right. For this reason, the ITIA kindly requests players to shower while remaining in clear view of the chaperone observing them at all times. 'If a player feels uncomfortable being watched during their shower, we suggest considering whether it is necessary to shower before providing the doping control sample.' CASINO SPECIAL - BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITS Sharing the new rule on X, American sports journalist Jon Wertheim wrote: 'This is … extraordinary'. And other tennis fans were even more shocked, calling out the 'creepy' new rule. Novak Djokovic's wait for 100th title goes on after he's beaten by teenager who only played because referee was at lunch One said: "This is unacceptable", while another added: "That's completely bonkers". And a second wrote: 'I cannot believe what I just read.' Following backlash on social media, the ITIA issued a new statement on Saturday. It read: 'We recognise that parts of the anti-doping testing process are uncomfortable. 'However, as with all World Anti-Doping Agency-compliant sports – not just tennis – players who are notified for a test after a match are observed at all times by an anti-doping chaperone until the test is completed. 'This is a requirement of the world anti-doping code.'
The Sun
21-04-2025
- Sport
- The Sun
Tennis stars warned over ‘creepy' rule that forces them to shower while being watched as fans slam it as ‘unacceptable'
TENNIS fans have slammed a "creepy" shower rule that was posted by the International Tennis Integrity Agency (ITIA). The governing body revealed that players chosen to give urine samples for drug testing must remain in full view of chaperones, if they choose to take a shower first. 2 The regulations are in place to combat drug cheating in the sport, which has become a growing problem in recent years. The ITIA reminded that players chosen for testing, who want to shower immediately, must stay in "full view" of a chaperone when they're washing after a match. It argued that showering before the test "is not a right". But if players want to clean off their sweat before any samples are taken, they must remain in sight. An ITIA statement read: 'The ITIA and ITF have been working tirelessly to ensure that post-match showers can constitute an allowable delay for doping controls. 'Especially when the absence of a shower can have a detrimental effect on the health and wellbeing of a player. 'However, taking a shower is not a right. For this reason, the ITIA kindly requests players to shower while remaining in clear view of the chaperone observing them at all times. 'If a player feels uncomfortable being watched during their shower, we suggest considering whether it is necessary to shower before providing the doping control sample.' Sharing the new rule on X, American sports journalist Jon Wertheim wrote: 'This is … extraordinary'. And other tennis fans were even more shocked, calling out the 'creepy' new rule. Novak Djokovic's wait for 100th title goes on after he's beaten by teenager who only played because referee was at lunch One said: "This is unacceptable", while another added: "That's completely bonkers". And a second wrote: 'I cannot believe what I just read.' Following backlash on social media, the ITIA issued a new statement on Saturday. It read: 'We recognise that parts of the anti-doping testing process are uncomfortable. 'However, as with all World Anti-Doping Agency-compliant sports – not just tennis – players who are notified for a test after a match are observed at all times by an anti-doping chaperone until the test is completed. 'This is a requirement of the world anti-doping code.'
The Irish Sun
21-04-2025
- Sport
- The Irish Sun
Tennis stars warned over ‘creepy' rule that forces them to shower while being watched as fans slam it as ‘unacceptable'
TENNIS fans have slammed a "creepy" shower rule that was posted by the International Tennis Integrity Agency (ITIA). The governing body revealed that players chosen to give urine samples for drug testing must remain in full view of chaperones, if they choose to take a shower first. 2 The ITIA has requested that players chosen for drug testing must remain in full view of a chaperone Credit: Getty 2 The regulations are in place to combat drug cheating in the sport, which has become a growing problem in recent years Credit: AFP The regulations are in place to combat drug cheating in the sport, which has become a growing problem in recent years. The ITIA reminded that players chosen for testing, who want to shower immediately, must stay in "full view" of a chaperone when they're washing after a match. It argued that showering before the test "is not a right". But if players want to clean off their sweat before any samples are taken, they must remain in sight. READ MORE TENNIS NEWS An 'Especially when the absence of a shower can have a detrimental effect on the health and wellbeing of a player. 'However, taking a shower is not a right. For this reason, the ITIA kindly requests players to shower while remaining in clear view of the chaperone observing them at all times. 'If a player feels uncomfortable being watched during their shower, we suggest considering whether it is necessary to shower before providing the doping control sample.' Most read in Sport CASINO SPECIAL - BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITS Sharing the new rule on X, American sports journalist Jon Wertheim wrote: 'This is … extraordinary'. And other tennis fans were even more shocked, calling out the 'creepy' new rule. Novak Djokovic's wait for 100th title goes on after he's beaten by teenager who only played because referee was at lunch One said: "This is unacceptable", while another added: "That's completely bonkers". And a second wrote: 'I cannot believe what I just read.' Following backlash on social media, the ITIA issued a new statement on Saturday. It read: 'We recognise that parts of the anti-doping testing process are uncomfortable. 'However, as with all World Anti-Doping Agency-compliant sports – not just tennis – players who are notified for a test after a match are observed at all times by an anti-doping chaperone until the test is completed. 'This is a requirement of the world anti-doping code.'
Telegraph
19-04-2025
- Sport
- Telegraph
‘Creepy' shower rule to remain in tennis doping crackdown
The International Tennis Integrity Agency has come under fire from some fans after it issued a reminder about anti-doping rules, saying players chosen to give samples must remain in full view of chaperones if they choose to take a shower first. In a note sent to players via the tours that has found its way onto social media, the ITIA said although it had worked hard to ensure that post-match showers can amount to permissible delays to doping control it was not an 'entitlement'. It requested players opting to freshen up first to stay in full view of the chaperone observing them at all times, and that failure to do so would be taken extremely seriously by the ITIA. The move sparked a backlash from fans on social media with one saying showering in front of someone was 'creepy' given that some players are teenagers, while former British player Mark Petchey, who has been part of Emma Raducanu's coaching team recently, said it was 'unacceptable'. However, others including Australia's former doubles No 1 Rennae Stubbs said there was nothing new about the rule. 'We recognise that parts of the anti-doping testing process are uncomfortable,' the ITIA said in a statement. 'However, as with all World Anti-Doping Agency-compliant sports – not just tennis – players who are notified for a test after a match are observed at all times by an anti-doping chaperone until the test is completed. 'This is a requirement of the World Anti-Doping Code.' The sport's anti-doping authorities have had to fend off criticism in recent months after high-ranked players like Jannik Sinner and Iga Swiatek escaped long bans for failing drug tests. The ITIA maintains that cases are dealt with based on facts and evidence and not a player's name, ranking or nationality. Former Australian Sports Anti-Doping Authority chief Richard Ings added on X that there was nothing incorrect going on in relation to the showering rule. 'This is normal. Players need to be observed passing urine to rule out substitution,' Ings added. 'Players need to be observed in the shower so they don't pee out urine needed for the analysis. The ITIA said it understood that it may take some time for a player to produce a sample and there were permissible delays for reporting to the doping-control station – including cooling down and showering. 'Player welfare is a priority and so we will continue to advocate for their right to do this,' the ITIA added. 'However it is important any activity does not impact the integrity of the sample. We regularly remind players of specific rules, and we are happy to answer any questions they may have.'
The Guardian
19-04-2025
- Sport
- The Guardian
Tennis body defends ‘uncomfortable' shower rule as criticism bubbles over
The International Tennis Integrity Agency (ITIA) has come under fire after it issued a reminder about anti-doping rules, saying players chosen to give samples must remain in full view of chaperones if they choose to take a shower first. In a note sent to players via the tours that has found its way on to social media, the ITIA said although it had worked hard to ensure that showers after matches can amount to permissible delays to doping control it was not an 'entitlement'. It requested players opting to freshen up first to strictly adhere to the requirement to stay in full view of the chaperone observing them at all times, and that failure to do so would be taken extremely seriously by the ITIA. The move sparked a backlash from fans on social media, with one saying showering in front of someone was 'creepy' given that some players are teenagers, while Britain's former player Mark Petchey said it was 'unacceptable'. However, others including Australia's former doubles No 1 Rennae Stubbs said there was nothing new about the rule. 'We recognise that parts of the anti-doping testing process are uncomfortable,' the ITIA said in a statement. 'However, as with all World Anti-Doping Agency-compliant sports – not just tennis – players who are notified for a test after a match are observed at all times by an anti-doping chaperone until the test is completed. This is a requirement of the World Anti-Doping Code.' The sport's anti-doping authorities have had to fend off criticism in recent months after high-ranked players like Jannik Sinner and Iga Swiatek escaped long bans for failing drug tests. The ITIA maintains that cases are dealt with based on facts and evidence and not a player's name, ranking or nationality. The former Australian Sports Anti-Doping Authority chief Richard Ings added on X that there was nothing incorrect going on in relation to the showering rule. 'This is normal. Players need to be observed passing urine to rule out substitution,' Ings added. 'Players need to be observed in the shower so they don't pee out urine needed for the analysis.' The ITIA said it understood that it may take some time for a player to produce a sample and there were permissible delays for reporting to the doping control station – including cooling down and showering. 'Player welfare is a priority and so we will continue to advocate for their right to do this,' the ITIA added. 'However it is important any activity does not impact the integrity of the sample. We regularly remind players of specific rules, and we are happy to answer any questions they may have.'
