Aryna Sabalenka has addressed the recent controversy surrounding Iga Swiatek‘s doping violation, claiming people are often “used to overreacting” in such situations.

Aryna Sabalenka, the world No. 1, has given a measured response to Iga Swiatek's one-month doping ban. Swiatek, the world No. 2 and five-time Grand Slam champion, tested positive for a banned substance but was found to have "no significant fault or negligence" after proving contamination via melatonin medication.

Aryna Sabalenka has had her say after Iga Swiatek accepted a one-month doping ban. The world No. 2 tested positive for a banned substance and proved she was contaminated via melatonin medication. She was found to have bore “no significant fault or negligence”.

When responding to questions about chief rival Iga Swiatek's doping violation, Aryna Sabakenka claimed people are "used to overreacting".

In late November, the tennis world was shocked by the news of WTA World No.2 Iga Swiatek's doping ban. Even more surprising was that tennis and anti-doping organizations concealed the story for months.

Aryna Sabakenka claimed people are “used to overreacting” when responding to questions about chief rival Iga Swiatek’s doping violation. World No 2 Swiatek has recently completed a one-month suspension after testing positive for banned substance TMZ back in August 2024.

C ontroversy hit women’s tennis recently as Iga Swiatek finished serving a one-month doping ban. The Polish star had tested positive for a prohibited substance in an out-of-comp