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Medvedev: "Five milligrams of one prohibited substance couldn't affect performance"

During his post-match press conference, Daniil Medvedev admitted that he was in danger of getting suspended following two missed doping tests. “I myself had one time two missed tests. It was the first year I was on the ADAMS system.

It’s not easy. You forget to change the time slot. One missed test. Three can get pretty fast," said Medvedev. “I had two for a long time. I made sure I’m not going to miss one more. It’s not going to be possible that I’m going to miss one more.

Since then I don’t think I have ever missed one. Imagine you’re not married and you decide to sleep at your girlfriend who’s one hour away from your home, and you decide at the last moment. You forget to change the time slot.

One missed test. Three (no shows) can get pretty fast”. Medvedev also talked about Jenson Brooksby, the player who recently got provisionally suspended by ITIA after missing three doping tests in 12 months.“Regarding Brooksby case, but I heard from my coaches that he says they didn’t knock on the right door and something like this,” Medvedev added.“The side effect of this is that sometimes you see players in the locker room, then you have stories like many players, I don’t even going to say names,” Medvedev added.“Then you see they have, like, maybe I’m not sure exactly what I’m saying, but five milligrams of one prohibited substance, where even anti-doping in some cases says this couldn’t affect your performance”.
 
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Rafa.the.Magnificent said:
How did the subject come up in the press conference? Was he specifically asked about this?
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I saw the conference once and I think the OP transcript is pretty accurate of what he said. The reporter who asked the question had a thick accent, but I think he was asking his opinion about the Brooksby situation. Knocking at the wrong door can happen since testing needs to be random and you may not be at the same place all the time. However, you expect players to give advance notice to officials to avoid missing tests on multiple occasions. The rare exceptions might be a family emergency or medical emergency in which this notice might not be feasible.
 
Missing a test in the nfl or nba is much different. These players are constantly traveling through different time zones.

I think in jensens case - he stated they didn’t show up to the timed slotted test at his hotel.

Honestly , have them do it after a match in the locker room. Less controversy over missed tests.
 
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bitcoinoperated said:
And yet everyone else manages to not be a b!tch about the rules
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i think there are plenty of other stories of players missing that just don’t get attention nor news worthy bc they’ve never failed them.

The atp should probably do a better job scheduling tests in locker rooms at events before or after a match knowing they’ll be there. Not hard to pee in a cup. But make sure the players are actually in the area and not on a flight home after a tourney lol….the travel for atp and wta is brutal already.
 
Arak said:
So who’s been seen in the lockers with 5mg of prohibited substances? Come on, Med, spill the beans.
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I think he was just making a point or trolling which he’s known for.
Players like Jensen missing a scheduled test - is the atp or itf really organized in these fields ? I wonder how many other players have missed tests ?

Would any of us had known Daniil missed these tests had he even openly and honestly stated this? No. Again this isn’t the nfl - where they are more organized and test you in the locker room immediately waiting for you after the game.
 
Rosstour said:
Excellent technique in moving those goalposts. I almost didn't even notice you doing it.
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“Tough to answer. I think anti-doping generally in sports is a good thing. We need it because never know who cheats, who doesn't,” the 27-year-old said after his second-round win at Wimbledon.

He continued: “The side effect of this is that sometimes you see players in the locker room, then you have stories like many players, I don't even going to say names. Then you see they have, like, maybe I'm not sure exactly what I'm saying, but five milligrams of one prohibited substance, where even anti-doping in some cases says this couldn't affect your performance.”

Here’s your full quote. If you provide your location 1 hour a day for 12 months. Get knocked out of a tourney early and fly home and miss your test , you’re guilty?

Maybe start testing after matches at a GS or atp 500 /1000. Not once did meddy say he avoided them nor didn’t support tests bc he’s for catching those who’s cheating
 
travlerajm said:
The thing about Med is he’s not afraid to blurt what’s on his mind. Which would make him bad at cheating.
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From what I read - these are off court tests. So if you’re out grocery shopping and forget you supplied a time 5 months ago , you get dinged.

I think if you’re blood doping , or doping hard, given the amount of events most of these guys play at, waiting for them after a match vs. at home wouldn’t make a huge difference.
 
ChrisJR3264 said:
And he has for sure tested positive?
Missing a test on 6/1/2018 then retaking it 6/15 isn’t going to make a difference if you’re consistently doping

This entire thread is irrelevant
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I wasn't making any allegations though. Just saying that there is a distinction between the usual hateful comments you see on this board and doping accusations.
 
BeatlesFan said:
Nobody remembers Korda was caught doping and he weighed about 140 pounds. McEnroe used steroids and he was 5'11, 155 pounds.

Here's a proven doper in tennis, a stiff breeze would've blown over Petr.

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If I remember correctly, Petr was busted for a very small amount which could even be in his body naturally? Not sure.
 
ChrisJR3264 said:
From what I read - these are off court tests. So if you’re out grocery shopping and forget you supplied a time 5 months ago , you get dinged.

I think if you’re blood doping , or doping hard, given the amount of events most of these guys play at, waiting for them after a match vs. at home wouldn’t make a huge difference.
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Doping is so sophisticated now (micro dosing etc) that if the players know they are to be tested after matches they will never be caught. That's the whole point of random testing.
 
norcal said:
Doping is so sophisticated now (micro dosing etc) that if the players know they are to be tested after matches they will never be caught. That's the whole point of random testing.
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Then why not do it first round before the tourney where all players registered will be randomly ? Let them know immediately after their match to stay in the locker room. The whole reason of doping is for performance so it’ll be in their blood if they are.

The scheduling process is flawed and needs to be done on-site at atp events
 
norcal said:
Doping is so sophisticated now (micro dosing etc) that if the players know they are to be tested after matches they will never be caught. That's the whole point of random testing.
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But they can change the scheduled time of their tests? IDK how much prior notice they get for those, so maybe being able to reschedule doesn't matter.

I think testing them after matches and randomly throughout the year should catch and prevent both doping that helps during matches and training/offseason doping for strength or whatever else they would use it for. Doping for tennis is more about endurance and stamina than strength, so it needs to be working while they're playing and should be detectable right after a match.
 
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