Tennis doping watchdog defends supervised shower rule amid fan backlash

japantimes.co.jpPublished: 4/19/2025

Summary

The International Tennis Integrity Agency has faced backlash after reminding players that showering before matches must be done in full view of chaperones to comply with anti-doping rules. The organization emphasized that this is not an entitlement but a requirement they are taking seriously if players choose to freshen up first.

Additional Summaries

The International Tennis Integrity Agency has sparked debate by reminding players about anti-doping rules after some fans criticized its latest directive on showering before matches. The ITIA stated that while they made efforts to prevent doping issues during showers, players choosing to freshen up first must strictly follow a visibility requirement, with consequences for non-compliance.