Federer, the world No. 3 tennis player, has remarked that he is often surprised not to see anti-doping testers after winning tournaments. He believes tennis needs more anti-doping testing to avoid issues seen in other sports. As the potential greatest tennis player ever, he expresses confidence in Switzerland's program but thinks out-of-competition testing could increase further. Federer reports being tested out of competition 5 times this year but more resources are needed for more frequent random testing to discourage any doping thoughts.
2. Roger Federer, the Swiss professional tennis player who is
currently ranked world No. 3 by the Association of Tennis
Professionals, has remarked at the ATP World Tour Finals
in London that he is always surprised to find the anti-
doping guy missing when he talks off the court after
winning a tournament.
Federer added he believes tennis player should undergo
more anti-doping tests so that the sport does not suffer
with the same problems that have plagued sports like
cycling and athletics. The 17-times grand slam champion
also called for more out-of-competition tests.
3. Federer expressed confidence in the Swiss anti-doping model
but remarked out-of-competition testing was still not frequent
enough. Considered by many players and commentators as the
greatest tennis player of all time, Federer said he feels like the
Swiss program is tough and strict but out-of-competition
testing could definitely increase as well.
The world No. 3 said he still thinks that should happen more on
a frequent basis and added he is sure that the Swiss anti-doping
agency does things how it should be done, so you can try to
imagine how others do it. The Swiss professional tennis player
also remarked he has been tested out of competition about five
times this year and added there needs to be more resources.
Federer also said players need to feel that there are going to be
tests so they will shy away from any silly thought they might
have.
