"What's in doubt is what I've worked for my whole life." Swiatek addressed the fans

Iga Swiatek missed several tournaments in September, citing "personal reasons" for her absence. However, it was later revealed that she had received a one-month suspension from tennis due to a positive doping test in August 2024. The tests showed that the Polish player had traces of the banned substance trimetazidine in her blood.

After this became public knowledge, Swiatek recorded a message for her fans.

Quote: "I’m finally allowed… so I instantly want to share with you something that became the worst experience of my life.

In the last 2.5 months I was subject to strict ITIA proceedings, which confirmed my innocence. The only positive doping test in my career, showing unbelievably low level of a banned substance I’ve never heard about before, put everything I’ve worked so hard for my entire life into question. Both me and my Team had to deal with tremendous stress and anxiety.

Now everything has been carefully explained, and with a clean slate I can go back to what I love most. I know I will be stronger than ever.

I’m leaving with you a long video and right now I’m just relieved it’s over. I want to be open with you, even though I know I did nothing wrong. Out of respect for my fans and the public, I’m sharing all the details of this longest and toughest tournament of my career. My biggest hope is that you will stay with me.," said Iga.

Reminder: Swiatek missed the tournaments in Beijing and Seoul, which coincided with the period of the investigation.