Former Wimbledon champion hit with FOUR-YEAR ban after refusing anti-doping test because she feared for her safety when doping control officers turned up at her home

A former Wimbledon champion has been handed a four-year ban from tennis after refusing to submit to an anti-doping test in December 2025. The Czech player claimed she declined the test because she feared for her safety when doping control officers arrived at her home, stating she suffered an 'acute stress reaction' during the incident. The lengthy ban reflects the severity with which anti-doping authorities treat refusals to test, which are treated on par with a positive test.