The Polish star’s 30-day suspension and the discourse around it underscore tennis’s mounting credibility issue.

Swiatek said she couldn't play over the fall owing to 'personal matters'. That didn't really explain what was going on

Swiatek said a batch of melatonin she used was contaminated with a banned substance, an explanation anti-doping authorities said they accepted after a probe.

Iga Swiatek received a one-month ban after positive drug test and will be eligible to play in the Australian Open.

The five-time Grand Slam champion has served 22 days of a one-month ban from tennis. Here's what you need to know

World number two Iga Swiatek has accepted a one-month suspension after testing positive for the prohibited substance trimetazidine (TMZ).

Meanwhile, Swiatek was found to have been “at the lowest end of the range for no significant fault or negligence” after the 23-year-old Polish player explained that her doping violation was caused by a contaminated supply of the non-prescription medication melatonin, which she uses to help with jet lag and sleep issues.

Iga Swiatek is the second high-profile tennis player to test positive for a banned substance this year, joining Jannik Sinner. While Sinner, currently the No. 1 ranked man, was fully cleared, Swiatek,

Iga Swiatek is currently banned from tennis after failing a drug test - but she has been given fresh hope for 2025.