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- The decision immediately made global headlines because of Vondrousova's accomplishments in the sport, the substantial length of the ban, the details of the allegations -- and Vondrousova's explanation.
- So what exactly is Vondrousova accused of and how does this case compare with those of other high-profile players in recent years?
- Per the ITIA, 26-year-old Vondrousova refused to submit a sample to a doping control officer who came to her home for an out-of-competition test attempt at around 8 p.m. on Dec. 3 of last year.
Why this matters: a sports story that could shift standings, legacies, or fan conversations.
Marketa Vondrousova played in the 2025 US Open, but withdrew before the quarterfinals with injury. She didn't play at the 2026 Australian or French Open. Mike Frey/Imagn Images D'Arcy Maine Multiple Authors Jun 22, 2026, 06:02 PM ETEmail Print Open Extended Reactions On Monday, the International Tennis Integrity Agency (ITIA) announced that Marketa Vondrousova, the 2023 Wimbledon champion and former world No. 6, was suspended for four years after refusing to take an anti-doping test in December 2025.
The decision immediately made global headlines because of Vondrousova's accomplishments in the sport, the substantial length of the ban, the details of the allegations -- and Vondrousova's explanation.
So what exactly is Vondrousova accused of and how does this case compare with those of other high-profile players in recent years? Here's everything we know at this point.