Tara Moore provisionally suspended after testing positive for nandrolone metabolites and Boldenone

The 29-year-old Brit responded on her social media accounts, saying she has "never knowingly taken a banned substance in my career."



TRARALGON, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 02: Tara Moore of Great Britain plays a forehand during day 1 of the 2022 Traralgon International at Traralgon Tennis Centre on January 02, 2022 in Traralgon , Australia. (Photo by Mike Owen/Getty Images)
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LONDON (AP) — British tennis player Tara Moore has been provisionally suspended after testing positive for banned substances under the sport's anti-doping rules.

The International Tennis Integrity Agency on Wednesday said the 29-year-old Moore, who is ranked 83rd in doubles, tested positive for nandrolone metabolites and Boldenone during a WTA tournament in Colombia in April.

"The player now has the opportunity to request that the B sample is analyzed to see if that confirms the A sample," the ITIA said.

Moore responded on her social media accounts, saying she has "never knowingly taken a banned substance in my career."

"I am investigating how the positive result could have occurred and look forward to proving that I am a clean athlete," she wrote. "I am deeply saddened by the provisional suspension and hope to be back on the court as soon as possible."