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The news about Simona Halep testing positive for a prohibited substance and her subsequent suspension has startled the tennis world. The International Tennis Integrity Agency handed down the suspension to the former world number one, who is currently ranked 9th in the WTA rankings.?

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Halep has won two Grand Slam titles, including the 2018 French Open and Wimbledon 2019. After learning about the shocking news, Williams? fans want Halep to be stripped off her 2019 Wimbledon title, considering that if she had defeated Halep, it would have been Serena’s 24th Grand Slam victory.

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Serena Williams? fans want the 2019 title back from Halep

The former world number one took to her social media account to share her feelings about the ban. She addressed the whole failing the drug test incident to her fans and added that she felt misled and perplexed because she had never considered doing something like this.

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The news got mixed reactions from fans. Some came in support of the Romanian player, but some also went out of the way to criticize her. However, the two-time Grand Slam champion is receiving a lot of hatred from Serena Williams fans, whom she defeated for her last major title. Here are some tweets:

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A fan commented, “Typical Druggie reaction” to her explanation over the drug news.

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While other fans wanted the Wimbledon title back from her.

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Some fans also blamed her for snatching the American legend’s 24th Grand Slam victory.

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A hard season for Simona Halep

Earlier this year, the Romanian star made her comeback on the WTA tour with Serena’s former coach Patrick Mouratoglou by her side. Nevertheless, the duo was not able to win any major titles but managed to gain their fans’ trust by performing well in important tournaments, like reaching the semifinals of the Wimbledon Championships.

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Leaving Simona Halep?s professional life aside, she also faced a lot of ups and downs in her personal life. First, it was her divorce within a year of marriage came as a shock and then it was her subsequent withdrawal from the WTA tour to deal with her personal life. Now, with the ban, it remains to be seen whether the Romanian star will challenge the decision.

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Pratishtha Prakash, senior tennis writer and resident analyst at EssentiallySports isn't just a sports journalist; she's a storyteller who found her true calling in tennis content. It is something she seamlessly integrates into both her professional and personal realms. At ES, she has curated more than 2400 articles, and each write-up reflects that fans are here to stay! Having professional certifications in content and digital marketing, Pratishtha has made it a habit to hone her skills as a quality journalist. Her sweet spot lies in articles exploring fan reactions and off-court tales. As an analyst, she elevates her storytelling with technical finesse. Beyond the pixels, Pratishtha trades her keyboard for the dance floor and loves to explore new places during her time off from work.

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