Vondrousova gets four-year ban for refusing anti-doping test

Czech tennis player Vondrousova has been handed a four-year ban from the sport after refusing to submit to an anti-doping test. The lengthy suspension reflects the severity with which anti-doping authorities treat refusals to comply with testing procedures, which are treated similarly to a positive test. The ban will sideline her from professional competition for the duration of the suspension unless a successful appeal is lodged.