The International Tennis Federation (ITF) has reported an anti-doping violation against the Athlete Nuria Llagostera Vives after her sample tested positive for the prohibited substance d-methamphetamine.
After notification the ITF ordered a provisional suspension. The Athlete filed a statement in her defence and was heard for the ITF Independent Anti-Doping Tribunal.
The Athlete did not hold a valid TUE for d-amphetamine and was not able to demonstrate how the d-amphetamine entered her system. She was, therefore, unable to satisfy the preconditions for mitigation under article 10.5.1 or 10.5.2 of the Programme.
Therefore the ITF Independent Anti-Doping Tribunal decides to impose a 2 year period of ineligibility on the Athlete, starting on the date of the provisional suspension, i.e. on 8 September 2013.
