Simona Halep has finally broken her silence regarding her doping suspension. Her surprising revelations have caused a stir among tennis fans, who have taken to social media to express their frustration.In October 2022, Halep was issued a provisional suspension by the ITIA for testing positive for a banned substance called Roxadustat during the US Open. With six months passing by without any trial or resolution, Halep has now come forward and opened up about the handling of her case.In an interview on Thursday, the Romanian stated that she was completely unaware of the banned substance and had to search the internet for information about it. She further claimed that after consultation with the experts, the cause of her positive test was determined to be ‘supplement contamination.’Halep further stated that the ITF ignored her submissions despite the fact that she furnished evidence promptly. She also disclosed that although the revised date of the ITF hearing is May 28, that could be canceled as well.Halep believes that such a delay is unfair, and she repeatedly questioned the postponement of the hearing."The next step is a hearing at the end of May, the 28th, but it is very fragile because the ITF said that they might cancel it as well. I believe that it’s not fair to spend eight months without even being judged by the Tribunal," Halep said.“Emotionally, the whole period has not been easy,” she added. “I’m not asking for special treatment. I just ask to be judged. How much longer is this going to take?"After her revelations, scores of tennis fans rallied behind Halep and asked the ITF and the WTA for answers. Many fans accused the governing bodies of corruption.“The most respectful and calm player out there running out of patience and speaking up about @ITFTennis tells you a lot about their corruption. I don’t remember any other player waiting for so long to get a hearing. If I didn’t know better I’d say this is xenophobia,” one fan remarked.yas@92ftkykythe most respectful and calm player out there running out of patience and speaking up about @ITFTennis tells you a lot about their corruption. i don’t remember any other player waiting for so long to get a hearing. If i didn’t know better I’d say this is xenophobia 🤔 twitter.com/simona_halep/s…Simona Halep@Simona_HalepI’ve been provisionally suspended for 8 months even though I’ve sent all the evidence regarding my contamination to the ITF last December. I don’t ask for any special treatment, but to be able to get judged by the Tribunal. I feel it is unfair. How long is it going to last?9388I’ve been provisionally suspended for 8 months even though I’ve sent all the evidence regarding my contamination to the ITF last December. I don’t ask for any special treatment, but to be able to get judged by the Tribunal. I feel it is unfair. How long is it going to last? https://t.co/ZwcMzXKnd0the most respectful and calm player out there running out of patience and speaking up about @ITFTennis tells you a lot about their corruption. i don’t remember any other player waiting for so long to get a hearing. If i didn’t know better I’d say this is xenophobia 🤔 twitter.com/simona_halep/s…“Justice delayed is justice denied. #ITF,” another fan said.#IStandWithEukraine 🌻🌻🌻@KooymanYingying@Simona_Halep Justice delayed is justice denied. #ITF164@Simona_Halep Justice delayed is justice denied. #ITFHere are a few more reactions from fans:Marty@SvitoflopinaAs she is someone who had that much success over the last decade, I would not expect ITF treating her so bad like this??? Like she is one of the most respected players by peers and experts and she is still waiting?? Feels like someone in ITF is a Halep hater, cause like twitter.com/Simona_Halep/s…Simona Halep@Simona_HalepI’ve been provisionally suspended for 8 months even though I’ve sent all the evidence regarding my contamination to the ITF last December. I don’t ask for any special treatment, but to be able to get judged by the Tribunal. I feel it is unfair. How long is it going to last?884I’ve been provisionally suspended for 8 months even though I’ve sent all the evidence regarding my contamination to the ITF last December. I don’t ask for any special treatment, but to be able to get judged by the Tribunal. I feel it is unfair. How long is it going to last? https://t.co/ZwcMzXKnd0As she is someone who had that much success over the last decade, I would not expect ITF treating her so bad like this??? Like she is one of the most respected players by peers and experts and she is still waiting?? Feels like someone in ITF is a Halep hater, cause like twitter.com/Simona_Halep/s…Tommy@TommyJStenton@ITFTennis what is going on. This is preposterous. twitter.com/simona_halep/s…Simona Halep@Simona_HalepI’ve been provisionally suspended for 8 months even though I’ve sent all the evidence regarding my contamination to the ITF last December. I don’t ask for any special treatment, but to be able to get judged by the Tribunal. I feel it is unfair. How long is it going to last?2891373I’ve been provisionally suspended for 8 months even though I’ve sent all the evidence regarding my contamination to the ITF last December. I don’t ask for any special treatment, but to be able to get judged by the Tribunal. I feel it is unfair. How long is it going to last? https://t.co/ZwcMzXKnd0@ITFTennis what is going on. This is preposterous. twitter.com/simona_halep/s…AdrianaG@AdrianaG01234One of the best tennis players in the world and they can't prioritize her case? Terrible. #freeSimo #keepfighting twitter.com/Simona_Halep/s…Simona Halep@Simona_HalepI’ve been provisionally suspended for 8 months even though I’ve sent all the evidence regarding my contamination to the ITF last December. I don’t ask for any special treatment, but to be able to get judged by the Tribunal. I feel it is unfair. How long is it going to last?2373I’ve been provisionally suspended for 8 months even though I’ve sent all the evidence regarding my contamination to the ITF last December. I don’t ask for any special treatment, but to be able to get judged by the Tribunal. I feel it is unfair. How long is it going to last? https://t.co/ZwcMzXKnd0One of the best tennis players in the world and they can't prioritize her case? Terrible. #freeSimo #keepfighting twitter.com/Simona_Halep/s…Vikash Kumar@_Vikash@Simona_Halep For what is worth, I fully stand by you.I have no knowledge of your being complicit or not.What I do know is you are entitled to a fair & speedy trial.@WTA Could you comment what has been the action of players council on this matter. twitter.com/Simona_Halep/s…Simona Halep@Simona_HalepI’ve been provisionally suspended for 8 months even though I’ve sent all the evidence regarding my contamination to the ITF last December. I don’t ask for any special treatment, but to be able to get judged by the Tribunal. I feel it is unfair. How long is it going to last?2893374I’ve been provisionally suspended for 8 months even though I’ve sent all the evidence regarding my contamination to the ITF last December. I don’t ask for any special treatment, but to be able to get judged by the Tribunal. I feel it is unfair. How long is it going to last? https://t.co/ZwcMzXKnd0@Simona_Halep For what is worth, I fully stand by you.I have no knowledge of your being complicit or not.What I do know is you are entitled to a fair & speedy trial.@WTA Could you comment what has been the action of players council on this matter. twitter.com/Simona_Halep/s…WTATennisIQ@WTATennisIQWell, this confirms all this charade has been carefully doctored by @ITFTennis to sideline Simo from playing tennis…who has so much grudge against her though?🤔 twitter.com/Simona_Halep/s…Simona Halep@Simona_HalepI’ve been provisionally suspended for 8 months even though I’ve sent all the evidence regarding my contamination to the ITF last December. I don’t ask for any special treatment, but to be able to get judged by the Tribunal. I feel it is unfair. How long is it going to last?1374I’ve been provisionally suspended for 8 months even though I’ve sent all the evidence regarding my contamination to the ITF last December. I don’t ask for any special treatment, but to be able to get judged by the Tribunal. I feel it is unfair. How long is it going to last? https://t.co/ZwcMzXKnd0Well, this confirms all this charade has been carefully doctored by @ITFTennis to sideline Simo from playing tennis…who has so much grudge against her though?🤔 twitter.com/Simona_Halep/s…Horatiu🇷🇴@gherman_horatiuI believe it is not only UNFAIR, but it should definitely be ILLEGAL to apply a suspension for so long and reject all the requests for hearing. This is discretionary behavior and it is humiliating and absolutely destructive for a professional athlete career. 🥲 twitter.com/simona_halep/s…Simona Halep@Simona_HalepI’ve been provisionally suspended for 8 months even though I’ve sent all the evidence regarding my contamination to the ITF last December. I don’t ask for any special treatment, but to be able to get judged by the Tribunal. I feel it is unfair. How long is it going to last?4375I’ve been provisionally suspended for 8 months even though I’ve sent all the evidence regarding my contamination to the ITF last December. I don’t ask for any special treatment, but to be able to get judged by the Tribunal. I feel it is unfair. How long is it going to last? https://t.co/ZwcMzXKnd0I believe it is not only UNFAIR, but it should definitely be ILLEGAL to apply a suspension for so long and reject all the requests for hearing. This is discretionary behavior and it is humiliating and absolutely destructive for a professional athlete career. 🥲🇷🇴🇷🇴🇷🇴 twitter.com/simona_halep/s…Seb@AlinSebi05@WTA any help? @ITFTennis ? What in the world is happening? Can you get your people to start doing their jobs and sort out this case? 8 months is being enough. We need #SimonaHalep back on tour. twitter.com/Simona_Halep/s…Simona Halep@Simona_HalepI’ve been provisionally suspended for 8 months even though I’ve sent all the evidence regarding my contamination to the ITF last December. I don’t ask for any special treatment, but to be able to get judged by the Tribunal. I feel it is unfair. How long is it going to last?5375I’ve been provisionally suspended for 8 months even though I’ve sent all the evidence regarding my contamination to the ITF last December. I don’t ask for any special treatment, but to be able to get judged by the Tribunal. I feel it is unfair. How long is it going to last? https://t.co/ZwcMzXKnd0@WTA any help? @ITFTennis ? What in the world is happening? Can you get your people to start doing their jobs and sort out this case? 8 months is being enough. We need #SimonaHalep back on tour. twitter.com/Simona_Halep/s…Goatovic@heheshsgsvsvsvsFree Simona Halep twitter.com/simona_halep/s…Simona Halep@Simona_HalepI’ve been provisionally suspended for 8 months even though I’ve sent all the evidence regarding my contamination to the ITF last December. I don’t ask for any special treatment, but to be able to get judged by the Tribunal. I feel it is unfair. How long is it going to last?3375I’ve been provisionally suspended for 8 months even though I’ve sent all the evidence regarding my contamination to the ITF last December. I don’t ask for any special treatment, but to be able to get judged by the Tribunal. I feel it is unfair. How long is it going to last? https://t.co/ZwcMzXKnd0Free Simona Halep twitter.com/simona_halep/s…Saba@Saba66818048bureaucracy in tennis official bodies @WTA @atptour twitter.com/simona_halep/s…Simona Halep@Simona_HalepI’ve been provisionally suspended for 8 months even though I’ve sent all the evidence regarding my contamination to the ITF last December. I don’t ask for any special treatment, but to be able to get judged by the Tribunal. I feel it is unfair. How long is it going to last?2375I’ve been provisionally suspended for 8 months even though I’ve sent all the evidence regarding my contamination to the ITF last December. I don’t ask for any special treatment, but to be able to get judged by the Tribunal. I feel it is unfair. How long is it going to last? https://t.co/ZwcMzXKnd0bureaucracy in tennis official bodies @WTA @atptour twitter.com/simona_halep/s…Gill Gross 🧋@Gill_GrossShe’s right.If they’re going to use provisional suspensions, they need to hold a hearing and reach a verdict in a timely manner. This is common sense.The balance of power is entirely with the regulatory bodies because there is no collective bargaining for the players. twitter.com/simona_halep/s…Simona Halep@Simona_HalepI’ve been provisionally suspended for 8 months even though I’ve sent all the evidence regarding my contamination to the ITF last December. I don’t ask for any special treatment, but to be able to get judged by the Tribunal. I feel it is unfair. How long is it going to last?21319I’ve been provisionally suspended for 8 months even though I’ve sent all the evidence regarding my contamination to the ITF last December. I don’t ask for any special treatment, but to be able to get judged by the Tribunal. I feel it is unfair. How long is it going to last? https://t.co/ZwcMzXKnd0She’s right.If they’re going to use provisional suspensions, they need to hold a hearing and reach a verdict in a timely manner. This is common sense.The balance of power is entirely with the regulatory bodies because there is no collective bargaining for the players. twitter.com/simona_halep/s…LorenaPopa 🕵️‍♀️🎾@popalorenaThe only way to deal with this is to sue @ITFTennis until you bankrupt them, then with the millions you buy WTA and fire everyone there and move all the tournaments in Romania, haideee twitter.com/Simona_Halep/s…Simona Halep@Simona_HalepI’ve been provisionally suspended for 8 months even though I’ve sent all the evidence regarding my contamination to the ITF last December. I don’t ask for any special treatment, but to be able to get judged by the Tribunal. I feel it is unfair. How long is it going to last?705I’ve been provisionally suspended for 8 months even though I’ve sent all the evidence regarding my contamination to the ITF last December. I don’t ask for any special treatment, but to be able to get judged by the Tribunal. I feel it is unfair. How long is it going to last? https://t.co/ZwcMzXKnd0The only way to deal with this is to sue @ITFTennis until you bankrupt them, then with the millions you buy WTA and fire everyone there and move all the tournaments in Romania, haideee 😍 twitter.com/Simona_Halep/s…The Craig Shapiro Tennis Podcast@ShaptennispodThe @WTA needs to issue a statement here and explain why there hasn’t been a hearing/conclusion/proof of cheating. twitter.com/simona_halep/s…Simona Halep@Simona_HalepI’ve been provisionally suspended for 8 months even though I’ve sent all the evidence regarding my contamination to the ITF last December. I don’t ask for any special treatment, but to be able to get judged by the Tribunal. I feel it is unfair. How long is it going to last?52I’ve been provisionally suspended for 8 months even though I’ve sent all the evidence regarding my contamination to the ITF last December. I don’t ask for any special treatment, but to be able to get judged by the Tribunal. I feel it is unfair. How long is it going to last? https://t.co/ZwcMzXKnd0The @WTA needs to issue a statement here and explain why there hasn’t been a hearing/conclusion/proof of cheating. twitter.com/simona_halep/s…🤙Shivam🤙#wefoundGarbineMuguruza@i_am_s07What ITF has done to her is absolutely despicable, left her hanging for a year now with no hearing, no due process nothing twitter.com/Simona_Halep/s…Simona Halep@Simona_HalepI’ve been provisionally suspended for 8 months even though I’ve sent all the evidence regarding my contamination to the ITF last December. I don’t ask for any special treatment, but to be able to get judged by the Tribunal. I feel it is unfair. How long is it going to last?8385I’ve been provisionally suspended for 8 months even though I’ve sent all the evidence regarding my contamination to the ITF last December. I don’t ask for any special treatment, but to be able to get judged by the Tribunal. I feel it is unfair. How long is it going to last? https://t.co/ZwcMzXKnd0What ITF has done to her is absolutely despicable, left her hanging for a year now with no hearing, no due process nothing twitter.com/Simona_Halep/s…MoniMarie@blue_me3Something is really wrong in the way Itf is treating Simona's case. Why they keep cancel her hearings? WhoTF are they trying to protect? Some big company that is responsable for the contamination of her supplements? twitter.com/Simona_Halep/s…Simona Halep@Simona_HalepI’ve been provisionally suspended for 8 months even though I’ve sent all the evidence regarding my contamination to the ITF last December. I don’t ask for any special treatment, but to be able to get judged by the Tribunal. I feel it is unfair. How long is it going to last?9385I’ve been provisionally suspended for 8 months even though I’ve sent all the evidence regarding my contamination to the ITF last December. I don’t ask for any special treatment, but to be able to get judged by the Tribunal. I feel it is unfair. How long is it going to last? https://t.co/ZwcMzXKnd0Something is really wrong in the way Itf is treating Simona's case. Why they keep cancel her hearings? WhoTF are they trying to protect? Some big company that is responsable for the contamination of her supplements? twitter.com/Simona_Halep/s…"You deserve a quick hearing" - Simona Halep’s coach Patrick Mouratoglou extends public supportHalep and Patrick Mouratoglou at the 2022 US OpenSimona Halep added Serena Williams’ former coach Patrick Mouratoglou to her team in April 2022. Under his mentorship, Halep made the semifinals of Wimbledon, lifted her ninth WTA 1000 title at the Canadian Open, and re-entered the Top-10 of the WTA rankings. However, things fell apart when she was issued a provisional suspension for doping. When the news broke, Mouratoglou publicly voiced his support for Halep. After her latest revelation, he once again backed up her pleas by taking to social media.“You deserve a quick hearing so that you can expose your case and be judged,” Mouratoglou wrote in an Instagram comment.Patrick Mouratoglou on Instagram View this post on Instagram Instagram Post