Simona Halep breaks the silence, 6 months after she tested positive

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  • @evija87
    @evija87 Рік тому +632

    Whether she's found guilty or not, she deserves to have her case heard. These delays are unfair, they're wasting her time as an athlete.

    • @yolichris9113
      @yolichris9113 Рік тому +26

      Totally unfair! ITF Tribunal behavior is like you're guilty until proven innocent.

    • @gregorkokalj9326
      @gregorkokalj9326 Рік тому +7

      True but cmon, she took it unknwingly and a supplement producer made a mistake? Yeah right, they accidentally put in an illegal substance. Its a common mistake guys haha

    • @888drpepper
      @888drpepper Рік тому +15

      Yastremska was exonerated of a similar charge. She had reached a high of 21 in the world and the false charges caused her to plummet in the rankings. She lost a lot of time and money as well. The testing is not infallible. I am not a Halep fan, but I have believed her from the beginning. There is nothing in her past that would suggest that she would take a banned substance. She is too honest and too intelligent to try such a silly thing. You really have to be stupid to try such a thing when you know that random testing is too risky. Halep had too much at stake to try this and she never needed it before to be at the top of women's tennis.

    • @hb1338
      @hb1338 Рік тому +4

      @@yolichris9113 ... unless you are Maria Sharapova, in which case ITF chooses to apply its' rules incorrectly and bans you for nine months instead of the four years mandated by those rules.

    • @hb1338
      @hb1338 Рік тому

      @@gregorkokalj9326 There is a history of disreputable supplement manufacturers putting banned substances in their products - I can think of at least five cases in the last ten years. The manufacturer mentions a "magic" component in their publicity material, but doesn't identify it in the list of ingredients. Unless you have the resources to have the supplement analysed by a specialist laboratory, it is easily possible to consume a banned substance.
      Halep tested positive for roxadustat. It is a new drug which was authorised for medical use in China in 2018, but not authorised for use in EU until late 2021. It was first detected in athletes during 2019. There is something and/or someone that is terribly wrong about that situation.

  • @houseofleaves126
    @houseofleaves126 Рік тому +323

    Has the ITF given any reason for constantly postponing the court case? That sounds very corrupt

    • @magdalena3372
      @magdalena3372 Рік тому +31

      Why the ITF has such a power to constantly postponing the court case?!? That's crazy

    • @bazaarwallah5444
      @bazaarwallah5444 Рік тому +11

      Chin up and keep fighting it Simona, your competitive spirit and the truth will get you through in the end.👍

    • @billydurham4143
      @billydurham4143 Рік тому +6

      @@magdalena3372 This continual delay robs Halep of her livelihood.
      It's not like she can keep playing at a high level after years of delays by ITF

    • @ancad289
      @ancad289 Рік тому +6

      That's becsuse it is corrupt. 😡

    • @sextempiric7137
      @sextempiric7137 Рік тому

      ITF belongs to same family species as WEF, WWF, c ia, Hollywood, IOC, FIFA etc. Bullying the nations is their primary obective. They plan when and how someone's word will be heard or silenced. They excersize a sporting genocide towards the nations or individuals who don't follow Western narative, and that lasts since WWII. That's how we have a situation where some coutries are not allowed to participate in international events, because of picking the nose, while others can for walking over dead bodies. That how we come to listen a polish bully Iga Swiatek saying who should and who shouldn't play. Just look at ITF and any other international orgaization as a part of NATO and all your questions will be answered. Being bullyed by ITF means that you doing something right.

  • @CaptData1
    @CaptData1 Рік тому +9

    Screw the ITF and corruption everywhere. Simona, you are a model for up-and-coming tennis pros. We met once at Indian Wells, and I told you that. This sham of a suspension doesn't change my viewpoint and admiration of you!

  • @toddfox1250
    @toddfox1250 Рік тому +382

    The fact that Simona got the pharmaceutical companies to admit cross-contamination is a miracle in itself. Why doesn't the ITF committee want to listen to this. Honestly how long does it take to cross check that information.

    • @forget3817
      @forget3817 Рік тому +9

      Wouldn't she have to prove cross-contamination in her particular case as opposed to a general claim? And even then, what was it she was taking and why? If other athletes took the same thing and didn't test positive, then she doesn't have a case.

    • @Berighteousone
      @Berighteousone Рік тому +3

      So you're saying Cross contamination is a miracle and very rare so it's very unlikely that there was cross contamination

    • @hilberryable
      @hilberryable Рік тому +2

      If she can get that info, then the ITF surely can also have access to that same info from the pharmaceutical companies.

    • @juanignaciorodriguez8773
      @juanignaciorodriguez8773 Рік тому +1

      The same happened to Jarry and he had to start all over with 0 points and Wild Cards.

    • @ogusto8855
      @ogusto8855 Рік тому +3

      apparently FAIR PLAY only applies to the atheles only .... 🤨

  • @Munkyjoe1
    @Munkyjoe1 Рік тому +20

    Simona Halep has been an honest player on court. I’ve seen her give the points to her opponents when the line person was incorrect. She has never ever done anything like this in her entire career. She has the proof and the evidence needed for them to let her play. 8 months with no answers and delays would have killed me, but she is such a nice girl that she is keeping cool, calm and collected. I believe her 100%

  • @AN-cy7xm
    @AN-cy7xm Рік тому +21

    There doesn't seem to be any good reason for 9 months of delay.

  • @1125Mig
    @1125Mig Рік тому +193

    Thank you for posting this message, Simona. We support you. The ITF needs to act fairly and not like jerks. They lose a lot of credibility when they act that way

    • @tatata1543
      @tatata1543 Рік тому +2

      I don’t support cheats.

    • @woibdoubs1011
      @woibdoubs1011 Рік тому +1

      ​@@tatata1543but you Look Tennis?😅
      In almost every competitive sport is doped that should be clear to everyone slowly times

    • @taxicamel
      @taxicamel Рік тому +1

      There have been TWO INTERNATIONAL BREACHES registered with Halep !!!!
      Don't say you have never doped when testing has been done and doping has been found. It may be a "surprise" to Halep, but she cannot simply deny the test findings. This just demonstrates IGNORANCE at every level. The world knows all about "doping". When players in ANY sport are caught, it usually gets PUBLICIZED. We, the public, have all heard it before ......AND SO HAS HALEP.
      The only thing she can do is initiate her own personal "qualified and certified third party investigation", if she is going to claim she has "absolutely never doped" .....because NO ONE is ever going simply going to believe her word.
      Not a good sign ....TWO INFRACTIONS ....!! Good luck with "proving" she has never doped.
      Ever hear of LANCE ARMSTRONG? .....and there are DOZENS of athletes that have done the same thing.
      .
      .

  • @grantdallison6824
    @grantdallison6824 Рік тому +13

    Someone needs to be accountable for their actions.
    You can hear the upset in Simona’s voice she’s devastated.
    Never a cheat no way.
    Bless your heart ❤

    • @taxicamel
      @taxicamel Рік тому +2

      There have been TWO INTERNATIONAL BREACHES registered with Halep !!!! "Never a cheat ...no way"????? You need to do some research before making unqualified comments ....which ANYONE can comment ANYTHING .....which is all you have done.
      Don't say you have never doped when testing has been done and doping has been found. It may be a "surprise" to Halep, but she cannot simply deny the test findings. This just demonstrates IGNORANCE at every level. The world knows all about "doping". When players in ANY sport are caught, it usually gets PUBLICIZED. We, the public, have all heard it before ......AND SO HAS HALEP.
      The only thing she can do is initiate her own personal "qualified and certified third party investigation", if she is going to claim she has "absolutely never doped" .....because NO ONE is ever going simply going to believe her word.
      Not a good sign ....TWO INFRACTIONS ....!! Good luck with "proving" she has never doped.
      Ever hear of LANCE ARMSTRONG? .....and there are DOZENS of athletes that have done the same thing.
      .
      .

  • @itsaterrancekindofthing...
    @itsaterrancekindofthing... Рік тому +5

    You can never know someone truthfully 💯 I believe the justice system should be fair. I personally don't believe it is. I feel like anyone accused of something should be heard and respected. It's devastating for sure.

  • @zerosum88
    @zerosum88 Рік тому +201

    Not saying she is innocent, but I am on her side for a trial. That's a fair request. Why doesn't ITF do it?

    • @floydwilliams8595
      @floydwilliams8595 Рік тому +12

      Because like with all controversy in sports there's millions of dollars on the line to be made and shared. They are making an example out of her so they remain relevant.

    • @olteanmarinela2957
      @olteanmarinela2957 Рік тому +5

      Nu mor caii când vor câinii....

    • @forget3817
      @forget3817 Рік тому +3

      @@floydwilliams8595 How is the ITF/ITIA making money off this?

    • @Trumpet9406
      @Trumpet9406 Рік тому

      They are insecure idiots

    • @ksc743
      @ksc743 Рік тому +1

      ​@@forget3817 she could sue them and they could lose millions.

  • @cristianzega7694
    @cristianzega7694 Рік тому +9

    As ITF doesn't seem to make a hearing of Simona's case soon, maybe addressing the issue to The International Tennis Integrity Agency (ITIA), would be a solution ?

  • @CharlieFleed
    @CharlieFleed Рік тому +10

    This is a big big injustice. You cannot waste a top athlete's time like this. Besides the fact that Simona's honesty and love for the sport are clear to anyone who can see.

  • @sds2954
    @sds2954 Рік тому +119

    Never believed that she used a banned substance knowingly. Weldone Simona in doing this interview to clear your name and plead to the ITF to expidite the hearing. I just cannot understand how the ITF can take this long to hear her case. For an organization with that much money and influence, this makes them look quite incompetent. Hoping that she gets justice very soon

    • @gaylefriedman3773
      @gaylefriedman3773 Рік тому +1

      Think of it as Lawyer's. When was a Lawyer's Case ever settled before untold years? That's how they get so well from others💲💰

    • @Fredrikbb
      @Fredrikbb Рік тому +1

      All your favourite athletes are on gear.

    • @DN-kz7xl
      @DN-kz7xl Рік тому +1

      It would be very unlikely that the normal Joe on the street would test positive for roxadustar, how come it is usually athletes testing positive for it?
      Also, when testing positive with very low levels is for me an indication that the athlete attempted to avoid testing positive.

    • @hb1338
      @hb1338 Рік тому +1

      @@DN-kz7xl Most professional athletes consume supplements of various types, for example protein shakes. Halep's claim is that one of her supplements was contaminated with roxadustat. In what circumstances would Joe on the street ever be tested for such a substance. The phrase "very low levels" is meaningless - roxadustat is a threshold drug, which means any concentration below the threshold is not a failure; but concentrations above the threshold are failures.

    • @DN-kz7xl
      @DN-kz7xl Рік тому

      @@hb1338 Thanks.
      How many athletes use the same products and never tests positive? (Rhetoric).

  • @Theolopolis
    @Theolopolis Рік тому +68

    ITF needs to lift their heads from under the sand and speak 🗣️ on this case. I strongly believe Simona is right and it’s so unfair to have her on the sidelines like this for no mistake of hers. She’s right, after 30, it’s so much harder to not play and so much riskier for her body when hopefully, will come back. Shame ITF!

    • @lelerubens5290
      @lelerubens5290 Рік тому

      Lo stanno facendo apposta, Bisogna vedere CHI C'È DIETRO A TUTTO QUESTO 👹👹👹👹

    • @lelerubens5290
      @lelerubens5290 Рік тому

      Forza Simona 😅😅😅

  • @giacomomineo73
    @giacomomineo73 Рік тому +130

    Simona we are rooting for you! Keep fighting...

  • @lornawilliams550
    @lornawilliams550 Рік тому +193

    I've always believed in Simona's innocence. Credit to her for addressing the questions posed in such an honest, calm and articulate manner. As a player in her 30's, every week that passes by is costing her time-wise. Why is the ITF dragging its feet? The evidence is there, so what's the problem?

    • @Ryan-ix2zx
      @Ryan-ix2zx Рік тому +3

      In language analysis it shows she is being deceptive.

    • @11Garrett11
      @11Garrett11 Рік тому +1

      @@Ryan-ix2zx I agree. There’s no way you wouldn’t know you took something like that

    • @jc3drums916
      @jc3drums916 Рік тому +7

      @@Ryan-ix2zx What language analysis? By whom? What is their track record? You might as well say you asked a psychic.

    • @sultanabran1
      @sultanabran1 Рік тому +4

      based on what evidence made you 'believe' she is innocent? i'm not saying whether she is or isn't, that's not my question.

    • @hb1338
      @hb1338 Рік тому +3

      You can believe what you want, but Halep is guilty. Athletes carry strict liability for what is in their body, and since Halep has not contested the test result, she has in effect admitted her guilt. What she is trying to do is lessen her punishment by demonstrating that she consumed roxadustat unintentionally.

  • @perfectstorm9259
    @perfectstorm9259 Рік тому +3

    Simona, Kia Kaha (be strong) from New Zealand. We wish you all the best and good luck with everything moving forward. Have been a fan of yours and followed you for years.

  • @aldroid4844
    @aldroid4844 Рік тому +197

    Her Character says she is 100% innocent. I support Simona fully. The women’s game needs her too!

    • @yehpaddy757
      @yehpaddy757 Рік тому +2

      justice will bring her justice If she’s innocent

    • @MrMjolnir69
      @MrMjolnir69 Рік тому +4

      Integrity is obvious.

    • @DN-kz7xl
      @DN-kz7xl Рік тому +5

      Everyone is innocent until found guilty.
      Very few athletes ever admits to taking banned substances.

    • @MH-vw9ni
      @MH-vw9ni Рік тому +3

      I don't believe one second she is guilty of this.

    • @hb1338
      @hb1338 Рік тому +2

      @@MrMjolnir69 No it is not.

  • @tomgraham3206
    @tomgraham3206 Рік тому +69

    I never believed Halep took anything knowingly. I still don't believe it as she's such a hard worker and has always come across as humble and honest. She's right that this needs to be concluded.

  • @wenerchen8066
    @wenerchen8066 Рік тому +8

    Dear Simona, don't give up,keep going ,we are stand by and support you ,you are our Queen.💪

  • @bobandonevski7266
    @bobandonevski7266 Рік тому +6

    There should be a court case asap

  • @MaladarGaming
    @MaladarGaming Рік тому +19

    Obviously you're being targeted by ITF, their corrupt stench has no bounds. I hope you'll sue them into the ground in a civil suit after your name is cleared by CAS.

  • @collinsfemmville1067
    @collinsfemmville1067 Рік тому +13

    It's kinda suspicious that Simona hasn't been tried , seems political to me, an icon like Simona shouldn't been treated this way , something needs to be done

  • @mariaeviemoral6242
    @mariaeviemoral6242 Рік тому +11

    ITF its almost 8mos for Simona to hear her side but u always postponing the hearing.As an avid fan for Simona, I'm eager to see her play on court again!

  • @alexbowie6316
    @alexbowie6316 Рік тому +30

    I loved her. These players cannot just give the game up. Look at Murray.

    • @Juventinos
      @Juventinos Рік тому

      she 30, wtf is wrong with you?

  • @l.rongardner2150
    @l.rongardner2150 Рік тому +1

    What's the holdup on not hearing this case and making a judgment? This is ridiculous.It's not a complicated case.

  • @florincalinescuSB
    @florincalinescuSB Рік тому +19

    Simona, tu esti un exemplu pentru tenisul mondial. Aceasta perioada o sa treaca, iar tu ramai "un simbol" pe scena lumii sportive.

  • @cryptoken9064
    @cryptoken9064 Рік тому +10

    Simon thx for speaking out. You’re a fantastic tennis player who I enjoy watching! Don’t let ATF politics bring you down. Keep improving and win more championships! A fan in the united States for America! ❤️

  • @Alex-ed8vj
    @Alex-ed8vj Рік тому +5

    It is a shameless act of persecution of iTF against one of the players. One day we will find out who is behind this awful miscarriage of justice.

  • @meghanpeterside3133
    @meghanpeterside3133 Рік тому +3

    Someone somewhere is sitting on this in that ITF causing a delay and in turn wanting to ruin her career 😔

  • @reebok001
    @reebok001 Рік тому +4

    So many of us have supported you right from the beginning Simona. Have faith that in time this will work out and you will be back in the game where you deserve to be. This has been an inexcusable action on the part of the ITF.

  • @JGtennistraining
    @JGtennistraining Рік тому +1

    Jeez!! No work. It’s time for compensation

  • @anthonydecastro6938
    @anthonydecastro6938 Рік тому +6

    and where does the WTA and its Players Council stand on this issue??? Shame on them, shame on the leadership, shame on the council for not helping one of their players who has made a very reasonable request for her case to be resolves as quickly as possible. no reason has been given by the ITF why they have postponed and then cancelled the hearings.

  • @iamshadowbanned699
    @iamshadowbanned699 Рік тому +7

    Justice delayed is justice denied. Simona deserves a fair trial to clear her name.

  • @marc-andregauthier5139
    @marc-andregauthier5139 Рік тому +6

    Shame on the ITF for cancelling her hearing. Let justice do its work.

  • @playtoyappz
    @playtoyappz Рік тому +111

    Why do I feel like someone purposedly contaminated her supplement and now is bribing ITF to not accept her case? This entire story smells like a revenge of sorts. The video made me sob in my heart, I feel so sorry for this hardworking girl, she don't deserve this treatment. Stay strong Simona, you will get trough as a winner! Forza!

    • @AN-cy7xm
      @AN-cy7xm Рік тому +9

      Pretty sure she clearly explained where it came from.

    • @davidegral7152
      @davidegral7152 Рік тому

      I totally agree. I think, as was the case with Djokovic , she has been sabotaged by people with an agenda. These demonic people are in all of the institutions, including sports.

    • @RoverWaters
      @RoverWaters Рік тому

      you tuat

    • @riazhassan6570
      @riazhassan6570 Рік тому +5

      The usual bureaucratic fiddling, incompetence and procrastination. Nothing can possibly justify this kind of delay

    • @davidegral7152
      @davidegral7152 Рік тому +1

      @@RoverWaters spell check

  • @wenerchen8066
    @wenerchen8066 Рік тому +6

    Simona so unfair!!! Hearings are postponed again and again
    Tennis stars who have been involved in doping scandals in recent years, from the news of the suspension to the hearing, the time interval between two to three months is often between:
    On May 10, 2009, Gasquet was suspended for testing positive for cocaine. The hearing was held on July 15; on March 7, 2016, Sharapova announced through a press conference that she was tested positive for meldonium. The hearing The meeting was held on May 18; on April 18, 2017, Errani learned in the email that he failed the doping test (letrozole), and the hearing was held on July 19
    In contrast, in the handling of the "Halep case", the ITF procrastinated a bit strangely, and its actions to cancel the hearings many times are also puzzling. And Halep is also deeply puzzled by this. In fact, this is the main reason for her to speak out through the media this time. The long and futile effort broke the upper limit of her emotional carrying capacity. At the same time, she also wanted to know when she would have the opportunity to prove herself.

  • @gaylefriedman3773
    @gaylefriedman3773 Рік тому +9

    Simona: You stated that the amount was LOW, so the ITF needs to finish this length of waiting. This is a MAJOR PROBLEM IN ALL MEANS OF HELPING. How much longer? Unheard Of!
    Stay Strong Simona! ❤!

  • @adrianavaladez
    @adrianavaladez Рік тому +7

    We love you Simona, and can’t wait to see you in court very soon!! 🎾

  • @kevinlakeman5043
    @kevinlakeman5043 Рік тому +7

    Hoping this is resolved soon (the delay is absurdly long and shows very questionable legitimacy) for you soon, Simona.

  • @ortnersebastian
    @ortnersebastian Рік тому +9

    To hear that makes me sad, because there is a person who wants to work/play and is denied. I hope she will get reimbursed for this blockade in her life! Keep it on Simona!!!

  • @thysmulder1741
    @thysmulder1741 Рік тому +48

    Its insane that any player should go through this, Simo certainly doesnt deserve it. I agree with above comment, it sounds as if she is caught up either in red tape or something is very wrong. It is grossly unfair. Cant wait for her to clear her name, and strut the tennis courts again. My heart goes out to her.

    • @transamination
      @transamination Рік тому

      Lol you think she's innocent? Why would a healthy person have a drug in their system that is used for anaemia in chronic kidney disease?

    • @svlagonda7417
      @svlagonda7417 Рік тому +4

      Your heart goes out to her? Just LOL. What about innocent civilians being blown to piece in war? Does your heart "go out to them" as well? She's earned $millions and only she - no one else - is responsible for what she puts into her body when taking supposed "supplements".

    • @playtoyappz
      @playtoyappz Рік тому

      @@svlagonda7417 keep your woke comments for yourself an gtfo! If you want to support the war victims, go parade under some war victims video, this we are talking about Simona Halep and her tennis. Douche!

    • @ccs7988
      @ccs7988 Рік тому +7

      ​@@svlagonda7417 she worked hard for it if she earned it. Why do you want to mix this with with political issues? Plus, do you know her personally to speak on her behalf?

    • @_o..o_1871
      @_o..o_1871 Рік тому +1

      @@svlagonda7417 What do these 2 have in common? You can have empathy for both cases. You’re just a lame hater…

  • @elanalistafinanciero
    @elanalistafinanciero Рік тому +23

    It is not right for the ITF to make that decision without conclusive evidence, it is very clear that this was a mistake from the ITF, I hope this is solved promptly through the jury case and Simona gets indemnity from the ITF for the damages they have done to her career, God bless Simona and hope you get back to the tennis court soon !!!

  • @hilberryable
    @hilberryable Рік тому +3

    Maybe journalists need to pressure the ITF into giving an adequate update on their investigation.

  • @danielastefan7274
    @danielastefan7274 Рік тому +32

    Keep the faith, Simo. The truth always comes out. Always by your side, no matter what. 💚

  • @jamesb821
    @jamesb821 Рік тому +23

    I don’t believe she’s guilty, it should’ve been handled in a timely manner

  • @angelamedwid
    @angelamedwid Рік тому +6

    So glad Simona spoke up for herself. This entire case is suspect from the beginning. Her training, her personality, her style of play is to push her body so hard; it is clear that she would not suddenly (or knowingly) use a banned substance. Whatever minute traces were found, it is no doubt due to cross-contamination, from whatever is in our water system--which makes me think this is why so many delays...as the labs are confused themselves. That said, this prolonged ban is an archaic way to possibly wrongly be punishing someone out of the blue. She needs to stand up to defend herself. I support the hard-working, open to a fault, Simona!

    • @taxicamel
      @taxicamel Рік тому +2

      There have been TWO INTERNATIONAL BREACHES registered with Halep !!!! Sounds like you don't know Halep and what her history is.
      Don't say you have never doped when testing has been done and doping has been found. It may be a "surprise" to Halep, but she cannot simply deny the test findings. This just demonstrates IGNORANCE at every level. The world knows all about "doping". When players in ANY sport are caught, it usually gets PUBLICIZED. We, the public, have all heard it before ......AND SO HAS HALEP.
      The only thing she can do is initiate her own personal "qualified and certified third party investigation", if she is going to claim she has "absolutely never doped" .....because NO ONE is ever going simply going to believe her word.
      Not a good sign ....TWO INFRACTIONS ....!! Good luck with "proving" she has never doped.
      Ever hear of LANCE ARMSTRONG? .....and there are DOZENS of athletes that have done the same thing.
      .
      .

  • @ivanandreevich8568
    @ivanandreevich8568 Рік тому +2

    1. Doping makes a big difference in performance. Like more than 5%.
    2. Less than that is the difference between first and not even qualifying.
    3. These are all the facts you need to know to understand the reality of doping in sports.

  • @svetaivanova5560
    @svetaivanova5560 Рік тому +54

    It looks like the ITF has made a horrible mistake and now they can not admit it... Poor Simona! Stay strong! ❤

    • @hb1338
      @hb1338 Рік тому +1

      What mistake did they make ? Halep failed a drugs test, and is not contesting that fact. She has made a mitigating claims that ITF is trying to verify. Go figure.

    • @suzilici
      @suzilici Рік тому +1

      They will never admit it. The corruption runs deep. It is us, the people, who need to do something about it. But we need to first wake up to the cruel reality we are facing, admit we have a huge problem on our hands and then find a way to fix it, instead of giving away all of our power to corrupt and sick institutions. We are run by psychopaths

  • @normandavis5953
    @normandavis5953 Рік тому +1

    I believe her and she should be heard, and not be denied sad how people can control your life and unfair.

  • @josebasterrica3358
    @josebasterrica3358 Рік тому +9

    Siempre he admirado a Simona por su cspacidad de lucha estoy seguro que volvera y demostrara su talento

  • @unclereaper33
    @unclereaper33 Рік тому +1

    It's pathetic. She should be given her trial or released on time served. What a corrupt bunch of individuals at the ITF. Her presence on the tour is good for the sport

  • @fiendlyfranca
    @fiendlyfranca Рік тому +13

    We should not judge people and listen carefully, we support the true, nobody deserves to live in this situation, FUERZA❤❤❤❤ SIMONA!

  • @EetsBack
    @EetsBack Рік тому +1

    If this was an American player or a Williams, the hearing would be tomorrow. A similar thing happened to Sharapova. She tested positive for something that had just been banned. I believe they should have a certain detox period if they are going to ban something.

  • @gseric4721
    @gseric4721 Рік тому +61

    You can hear in Simona's voice that she's been wronged. This is truly heartbreaking.

    • @lauriewilson8847
      @lauriewilson8847 Рік тому +5

      I agree. It appears there is something more behind this situation. I say the ITF is the guilty party ☹️

    • @woibdoubs1011
      @woibdoubs1011 Рік тому +1

      In top-class sport there is doping let the woman play

  • @ramvaiyacheri3820
    @ramvaiyacheri3820 Рік тому +1

    She deserves a hearing. The very fact ITF postponed it twice make them suspect. They should come out with the reason for their decision to deny her a hearing. It is shameful.

  • @sharondonovan5479
    @sharondonovan5479 Рік тому +7

    Keep fighting, Simona. They are not treating you fairly. We love you, we miss you, we can't wait for you to be competing again. You are our favourite female tennis player.

    • @taxicamel
      @taxicamel Рік тому +2

      There have been TWO INTERNATIONAL BREACHES registered with Halep !!!!
      Don't say you have never doped when testing has been done and doping has been found. It may be a "surprise" to Halep, but she cannot simply deny the test findings. This just demonstrates IGNORANCE at every level. The world knows all about "doping". When players in ANY sport are caught, it usually gets PUBLICIZED. We, the public, have all heard it before ......AND SO HAS HALEP.
      The only thing she can do is initiate her own personal "qualified and certified third party investigation", if she is going to claim she has "absolutely never doped" .....because NO ONE is ever going simply going to believe her word.
      Not a good sign ....TWO INFRACTIONS ....!! Good luck with "proving" she has never doped.
      Ever hear of LANCE ARMSTRONG? .....and there are DOZENS of athletes that have done the same thing.
      .
      .

  • @andremichau2455
    @andremichau2455 Рік тому

    Speedy processing of the case is essential for all parties concerned. Whi is the ITF/A delaying?

  • @adrianot111
    @adrianot111 Рік тому +8

    A real fan that watched how she fighted like a gladiator in arena for a decade , a modern tennis female version of david fighting against female versions of goliath' s when it is to compare her physical attbutes with her opponents will never believe that simona would risk like that her status in tennis history.And is not her trophies that comes first for her, but the respect for the sport of tennis. She proved that by letting her legendary warrior career in tennis speaking for her for a decade with an unbelievable consistency(most consistent player). Top ten for a decade from which she finished 2 consecutive years as world no.1. She was tested all the time during her career. Why would she start now at 30 years to rsk that knowing she will be tested and the result will come positive. That's suicidal and would be stupid . Watching her super clever game and smart answers in interviews you can't accuse her of beng dumb. Someone please explain to me because this makes no sense.

    • @Q_from_Star_Trek
      @Q_from_Star_Trek Рік тому

      USANA which was the sponsor of WTA would not want to admit that their supplements could be contaminated, so now the ITF is trying to cover everything...

  • @Juliette_4
    @Juliette_4 Рік тому +2

    The ITF and WTA should get their act together and stop this unfair treatment. This is hideous. No one can't tell me that some of the higher ranked male tennis players don't take some enhancing substances. Simona needs to sue the ITF! Look what they did to Maria Sharapova.

  • @jdcharlie
    @jdcharlie Рік тому +19

    The entire thing is so fecking fishy. Ok, banned substances were found in her test results. Do your investigations and judge the case. The dragging of the foot is very annoying. How do you keep someone benched for 7 whole months? That's almost enough time for a pregnant player to take off. I suspect her husband is trying to get back at her (crazy conspiracy theory, I know) but why is the ITF sitting around pretending to do nothing?!?!

    • @_o..o_1871
      @_o..o_1871 Рік тому

      I don’t want to get into conspiracy theories, but we talk about INJUSTICE here.
      The ITF doesn’t have any respect for human rights and fairness. They are so corrupt that they totally forget that they represent these players on the big stage. These athletes bring this sport everywhere around the world and they are totally put under the bus for no reason….Simona needs justice!

  • @Ruskieit
    @Ruskieit Рік тому +1

    8 months of provisional suspension is a serious damage for a professional. For a top player as Simona was, it is millions of dollars.
    If we consider that after such a long time of inactivity she might never be able to return to her old level of play, maybe even more.
    If she is judged positive, she should bring the case to trial.

  • @AB-xp8im
    @AB-xp8im Рік тому +13

    I have no idea how this process works on the international level, but if this were in the US, she'd be looking at a huge lawsuit against the governing body - and i'm guessing she'd win! Hang in here Simona! I believe your story!

    • @catalinpetre3845
      @catalinpetre3845 Рік тому +1

      If she was from a western country the trial would have been done already.

  • @hb1338
    @hb1338 Рік тому +1

    Halep has three problems. 1) She has strict responsibility for what is in her body. Even if she can demonstrate that she did not knowingly consume roxadustat, the best she can hope for is a reduction in the relevant ban. 2) ITF has shown in the past that it would rather let athletes rot than allow itself to suffer the negative publicity associated with drugs cases. 3) ITF has no interest in discovering whether or not Halep's supplement was contaminated - it is not their problem.

  • @mattcarlson8262
    @mattcarlson8262 Рік тому +9

    It is important to know that supplements are not legally regulated in the same way as pharmaceutical drugs. So, because of this reason, there are times when you are taking a supplement that you might not be aware of other ingredients, or faulty labeling.... A case in point : I bought Alpha Lipoic Acide for problems with neuropathy. I later learned that only Alpha Lipoic Acide with an "R" on the label, is actually the natural and efficient cell improving ingredient.
    All of the others, the "S" Alpha Lipoic Acide or the ones that do not mention the "R" are synthetic products, which are in fact, detrimental to neuropathy healing.
    I'm on Simona's side, wishing that this all goes well for her soon.
    It is rather telling that the ITF has not completed this process with the tribunal. I think that the ITF also needs someone to regulate from outside, especially legal matters but not only.. Case in point; during the terrible earthquakes this year in Syria and Turkey, the ITF was organizing in the middle of this terrible disaster, fun times for international players with absolutely no mention.or awareness of the horrors that were taking place.

    • @Val_Emrys
      @Val_Emrys Рік тому

      @Beach and Nature fan They are, but so is everyone who takes supplements. Unfortunately for the public at large and athletes who are trying to manage their health with the only tools available it is a no-win situation.

    • @mattcarlson8262
      @mattcarlson8262 Рік тому

      @Beach and Nature fan Take advice from people that have had good results with a supplement. Look at the research before you take anything as well, and consult with the science and a doctor who is in the know of supplements. Here in France, a lot of doctors are not aware of things that are not classic medicine. Also, there is the fact that 'specialists' are everywhere, but seldom know much outside of their speciality.

  • @redd605
    @redd605 Рік тому +2

    4 years is unbelievable , it's like the Italian tennis player who explained it . which was true but still banned her I think it was eranni . just doesn't make sense her risking everything when she has reached her goal of winning Wimbledon and being a member

  • @thelmaalmaden8131
    @thelmaalmaden8131 Рік тому +13

    Love you Simona. Have faith and be strong your fan fr. Philippines. I hope the ITF will give her considerations so she can play again.

  • @pamellaflynn9307
    @pamellaflynn9307 Рік тому +1

    Am so sorry to hear what they are doing to you Simona, stay strong my dear, the truth will come to light soon.

  • @MrSridharMurthy
    @MrSridharMurthy Рік тому +13

    Rooting for Simona Halep! She needs to get back on court a.s.a.p ! God Bless!

  • @maurice.stieven
    @maurice.stieven Рік тому +6

    All my family, dear Simona, is with you in this battle! You are an amazing person and tennis player! Also an example for my daughters!

  • @gradadriana867
    @gradadriana867 Рік тому +36

    It's so unfair! 😔 The truth wins. I keep my fingers crossed for you, champ and I hope you will be back soon on tenis court! #freeSimo #keepfighting #protestAgainstITFTribunal 💙💛❤️

  • @mrnowak2835
    @mrnowak2835 Рік тому +1

    To be honest 8 months provisional suspension isn’t that long. There was a case of a former junior Filip pieczonka who waited a year to get his case heard by the ITF tribunal. Turns out he didn’t intentionally dope however his mother mixed up his prescribed hay fever medication . He sentence was significantly reduced to the point of only being suspended a couple of months. His sentence ended in April of this year.

    • @_o..o_1871
      @_o..o_1871 Рік тому

      And how is that fair??? Shouldn’t these official bodies promote fairness? Why do people with power disrepect the athletes’ basic rights?

  • @dylankavaefiafi5688
    @dylankavaefiafi5688 Рік тому +12

    Her treatment has been so unfair. It must be mentally and emotionally draining with all these delays. We're with you champ! Stay strong

  • @Nirky
    @Nirky Рік тому +2

    It can be very hard to face the truth about one's self. Caught a second time, now her reputation is shot. Will she come clean, or continue denial?

  • @lajos3980
    @lajos3980 Рік тому +4

    You know Simona, It was disgusting when you judged Sharapova for the same thing for which you are now being judged. History repeats itself.

    • @jokedok8044
      @jokedok8044 Рік тому

      Karma is a bitch

    • @_o..o_1871
      @_o..o_1871 Рік тому +1

      Uhm, the only thing Halep commented on was Sharapova’s wild card at her first comeback tournament. There were many players who could’ve been given that wild card and it would’ve looked better in the big picture. Maria was good enough to make a great comeback (and she totally did that).
      Simona has never commented on Sharapova’s specfic case and she NEVER does that cause she believes the officials and the hard work they put in. Heck, Simona has always respected Sharapova as a tennis player, but she never really appreciated how cold Maria was. That to me seems very much fair. Maria has always been a cold person and that’s something that most players mentioned after meeting Sharapova…
      Anyway, this time the same officials that Simona has always believed totally ditched her. They rejected Simona’s basic rights - she needs a fair trial NOW!

  • @MoorishBrooklyn
    @MoorishBrooklyn Рік тому +1

    May this all get cleared up soon, and they also get to the bottom of it so it doesn't happen again or to any other player.

  • @marioerickm
    @marioerickm Рік тому +23

    Go Simona!! it's a pleasure to see you on the tennis court!!

  • @voice_cope_art
    @voice_cope_art Рік тому +2

    @2:22 "Do you know how this substance could OF entered your body?"....really? Could of??? Who's doing these video, a high-school drop-out?

  • @ozik1912
    @ozik1912 Рік тому +3

    Dear Simona, when same thing happened to Sharapova, you highly criticized her. You didn’t believe her. Why should we believe you? At least Sharapova took the stage and took the responsibility, accepted her faith and came back after the ban. On the other hand, you rejected, even your coache dumped you next day, started coaching another player. Grow up, take the responsibility, continue your life, go on!

  • @jakemccoy
    @jakemccoy Рік тому +2

    You gotta complete that title, buddy. I was thinking she tested positive for HIV. Now, I am over here trying to overwrite that thought in my brain.

  • @lindaolson658
    @lindaolson658 Рік тому +9

    Stay strong simona I miss you on tour. Wish you well. Hope they get this straightened up soon.

  • @mustanggtfast7715
    @mustanggtfast7715 Рік тому +1

    I do not believe she "knowingly" took a banned substance. However, even if found not guilty, this will tarnish her accomplishments in her professional career.

  • @mattcheah69
    @mattcheah69 Рік тому +35

    Rooting for you Simona.
    To come back to tennis 💪

  • @ChrisTennis
    @ChrisTennis Рік тому +1

    It shouldn't take 7 months to do lab tests, ITF should have outsource the testing.

  • @brucecarey1780
    @brucecarey1780 Рік тому +5

    Someone at ITF needs to get fired big time.
    I am convinced that someone there is on a revenge trip towards her and is pushing his agenda hiding behind the cause of the ITF.
    It is clear to everyone that she is not quilty of any wrong doing whatsoever.!
    The truth will prevail as it always does.!
    Just so very dissapointing that the ITF is handling one of the sports superstars so injustly.🙈

  • @shauncampbell4371
    @shauncampbell4371 Рік тому +1

    WTA & ITF are playing with her career!!! It's not fair that she is not getting an expedited hearing,

  • @stanleyniezrecki2469
    @stanleyniezrecki2469 Рік тому +3

    We needed to hear this. We are on your side. Ridiculous that you aren't back playing already.

  • @ainurabazekenova7336
    @ainurabazekenova7336 Рік тому +2

    Incredible! 8 months?!?

  • @oscarfernandez1055
    @oscarfernandez1055 Рік тому +11

    Keep fighting Simona ESTAMOS DE TU LADO

  • @philanthropenos1074
    @philanthropenos1074 Рік тому +2

    The following quote is for Martina Hingis: "it was revealed that Hingis had failed a drugs test at Wimbledon, and had tested positive for Benzoyleogine, a cocaine metabolite. She protested her innocence, and claimed that she had inadvertently ingested it. Furthermore, it was claimed that the amounts detected in her test sample were so small, that many contemporary test programmes, such as that used by the US Military, would have failed to detect it." Similar (though not same) narrative... She was banned for two years, ending her singles career. If your test is positive, you have done something: "I didn't know", "Someone gave it to me", "My drugs are contaminated"... Yeah, right.... For expert view check, Agassi, Hingis, Sharapova (A total 18 GS singles titles). For higher expert view, check McEnroe who never get caught.

    • @philanthropenos1074
      @philanthropenos1074 Рік тому +1

      Then we got news on May 19, 23: "Simona Halep charged with additional doping offense". Once again, if your test is positive, you have done something.

    • @philanthropenos1074
      @philanthropenos1074 Рік тому

      Final act: "Two-time Grand Slam champion and former No. 1 Simona Halep suspended four years for doping" Without further ado, let's ITIA talk:
      “The tribunal accepted Halep’s argument that they had taken a contaminated supplement, but determined the volume the player ingested could not have resulted in the concentration of roxadustat found in the positive sample,” the ITIA said in a press release.
      “The ABP charge was also upheld, with the tribunal stating that they had no reason to doubt the unanimous ‘strong opinion’ reached by each of the three independent Athlete Passport Management Unit (APMU) experts that ‘likely doping’ was the explanation for the irregularities in Halep’s profile.”

  • @globalfunseeker6733
    @globalfunseeker6733 Рік тому +4

    Simona should publicly list all the supplements she takes, and which one(s) were declared contaminated, and how they became contaminated. This will help her gain public support and strengthen her case.

    • @Q_from_Star_Trek
      @Q_from_Star_Trek Рік тому +2

      how about the USANA supplements highly promoted by WTA?

  • @jerryfoust3860
    @jerryfoust3860 Рік тому +1

    Simon, I am praying for you, and for the particular people at ITF to be disciplined or punished for failure to do their duty.

  • @marc-andregauthier5139
    @marc-andregauthier5139 Рік тому +3

    I hate her for def. Serena in 2019 Wimbledon final. But I have no doubt this woman would never cheat.

  • @Hever73
    @Hever73 Рік тому +2

    How does an elite tennis player recovers after those extreme 3 hr matches?????

  • @henricusvangool7785
    @henricusvangool7785 Рік тому +3

    Criminal behavior from the ITF

  • @barbaraalves6418
    @barbaraalves6418 Рік тому +1

    This is so so sad to treat someone like this cruel but what goes arround will definitely come arround best to be fair and this is not the case

  • @Berighteousone
    @Berighteousone Рік тому +4

    Rafa been using PEDS for years. Double standards

  • @MrX-wd8cm
    @MrX-wd8cm Рік тому +1

    If I was her, the May is the final and last time, if they postpone again , then I'd consider taking up legal action against and sue for impediment of trade and lost earnings.

  • @gersonbiasuzfaccio1470
    @gersonbiasuzfaccio1470 Рік тому +12

    My Simona..força..fé principalmente confia Pai Azul te abençoa ❤

  • @ulyssesd21
    @ulyssesd21 Рік тому +1

    Can’t wait to see you back on the court !!