It has been a difficult time for Simona Halep over the past few months. Last year, she faced a 4-year ban after testing positive for a banned substance and irregularities in her biological passport. Subsequently, she decided to appeal against this ruling in the CAS and the hearing has just concluded.

While the final decision is yet to be made in this matter, Halep had strong words when asked about this situation. She said, “I can’t tell you absolutely anything about what was at the hearing, but I can say that this hearing gave me a chance to present my defense.”

Further, she went on to add, “I want to tell you that my confidence is intact regarding the truth. I am very confident that the truth will come out and it will be proven that I never had the intention of doping and I never did.” (Translated using Google Translate)

Earlier today, the CAS concluded its 3-day trial that saw Halep’s case being discussed in detail and each argument taken note of. The Romanian star’s lawyer, Jacobs, revealed later that the court had heard all the arguments but was unclear when the ruling might be announced. Thus, Halep will have to wait a little longer to know about her fate.

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Nonetheless, she sounded confident after exiting the court following the proceedings. She has always maintained her innocence regarding taking the banned substance. Halep even went on to accuse her team once for her doping ban.

Simona Halep made a brutal confession

After the announcement of her doping ban, Simona Halep criticized her coaching team for the doping fiasco. Back then, Patrick Mouratoglou was her coach and she made a strong statement against him.

Halep said, “My team recommended that I take a food supplement, collagen. I followed their advice and it turned out that the collagen was contaminated with roxadustat.”

The result of the hearing will have a massive impact on Halep’s career in either way. If the ban is lifted, Halep will come back stronger than ever. On the other hand, if the ban stays, it could potentially mean the end of career for her.

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