The evidence suggests Serena Williams is not being discriminated against by Drug-Test

Serena Williams is a well known advocate for 'clean sport'. For any athlete to be effective in such a role, it is important to comprehend how anti-doping programs work. Misunderstandings of the drug-testing process can lead to mis-perceptions about fairness between different athletes or across sports.

Williams has been a part of this complex and evolving anti-doping process since turning professional back in 1995. Earlier this year, however, she became frustrated with what she regards as inequities in the system. Just before the French Open in May 2018, Williams informed her Twitter followers:

Serena Williams

✔@serenawilliams

And...... just like that anti doping is here ....again... second time this week. proud to participate to keep the sport clean. Even if they do test me at my current ranking of 454 in the world. Two times every week #BeingSerena

12:33 AM - May 22, 2018

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At the time, Williams had recently returned to tennis after having a baby and suffering post-birth health complications. Her low ranking did not reflect a decline in ability rather, she had been out of the game. In other words, Williams was hardly a typical low-ranked player.

Then, just before the start of Wimbledon in late June, an article in Deadspin revealed that Williams had been tested five times by the USADA in 2018, which was more than twice that of other top American women players.

Williams responded to the report at Wimbledon by saying that she didn’t know she had been tested “three times more in some cases five times more than everyone else”, but emphasised she was fine with this amount of testing as long as the system was being equitably applied. A spokesperson later released a statement that made clear she felt she was being unfairly singled out:

Serena Williams

✔@serenawilliams

...and it’s that time of the day to get “randomly” drug tested and only test Serena. Out of all the players it’s been proven I’m the one getting tested the most. Discrimination? I think so. At least I’ll be keeping the sport clean #StayPositive

6:40 AM - Jul 25, 2018

Serena Williams

✔@serenawilliams

But I’m ready to do whatever it takes to have a clean sport so bring it on. I’m excited.

6:47 AM - Jul 25, 2018

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Andy Murray, Victoria Azarenka handed wildcard's for Cincinnati Open

Cincinnati Open 2018

Andy Murray, Victoria Azarenka handed wildcard's for Cincinnati Open

Andy Murray and Victoria Azarenka, both former world number ones, have been handed wild cards to compete at the Cincinnati Open next month, the tournament’s organisers confirm this news.





Murray pulled out of this year’s Wimbledon saying his right hip was still not ready for the demands of a Grand Slam. That was after the Scot made a comeback in June at Queen’s Club following almost a year out with the injury that required surgery in Australia in January.


Two-times grand slam winner Azarenka, who won the Cincinnati Open in 2013, after her family issues she will return to the women’s draw for the first time since 2016, as she continues her comeback following a prolonged legal battle over the custody of her son Leo last year.

India vs Essex: Healthy Start with 5 Fifties

Practice Match: India Tour of Ireland and England

Healthy Start with 5 Fifties

After Vijay, Kohali, Rahul, Kartik Fifties on First day, Pandya also done his fifties, so the warm up match going positive things for Indian point of you. Also Indian seam bowler pick both Essex openers.

Pandya and Karthik building a healthy partnership here against Essex. The trend of finding a boundary in each over is very much there as both batsmen are ensuring that happens along with taking singles. India are moving along well and inching towards 300.

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Steven Smith will play for Barbados Tridents for next CPL

Steven Smith will play for Barbados Tridents to play his second T20 Tournment after Ball Tempering Scandal.

"It is a huge blow to lose Shakib for the tournament but in Steve Smith we have a truly world-class replacement who can help to bring power to our batting lineup," Tridents coach Robin Singh said. "As a man who has played cricket at the highest level all over the world we are very confident that Smith will be a big success with the Tridents."

David Warner, who was also banned with Steven Smith for one year from Australian cricket, is going to represent St Lucia Stars in the CPL.