doping

This is a special mechanism that has been in place for the past four years and allows deals to be agreed to conclude doping cases.

The case has divided the tennis world, with some questioning the timing and length of the ban, how the Italian was able to agree a deal and inconsistencies between recent doping cases.

Jannik Sinner's doping case has divided the tennis world for months, with the announcement he will serve a three-month ban leading to further questions.

This week's event was just her fifth tournament since returning to the WTA Tour following a doping ban, in a case which went on for almost two years.

However, former British doubles player Tara Moore served a two-year absence because of a doping ban, which was later overturned, and told Reuters she spent £200,000 in legal fees.