{"id":2041254,"date":"2026-07-13T19:48:53","date_gmt":"2026-07-13T16:48:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=2041254"},"modified":"2026-07-13T19:48:53","modified_gmt":"2026-07-13T16:48:53","slug":"atp-star-banned-for-doping-violation-but-can-return-in-just-three-months","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=2041254","title":{"rendered":"ATP star banned for doping violation \u2013 but can return in just three months"},"content":{"rendered":"<article class=\"ps-article-content rounded-lg lg:mt-5 lg:border lg:border-card lg:bg-card lg:shadow-primary\">\n<header>\n<h1 class=\"py-4 text-xl font-normal text-title sm:text-2xl\">ATP star banned for doping violation \u2013 but can return in just three months<\/h1>\n<div class=\"my-2 flex items-center justify-between\">\n<div class=\"flex items-center\">\n                        <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tennis365.com\/author\/richie-mills\" class=\"text-sm font-normal !text-author\"><br \/>\n                            Richie Mills                        <\/a><br \/>\n                        <time class=\"ml-3 text-sm font-normal text-info md:ml-4\" datetime=\"13 Jul 2026 8:48 PM\" data-ps-date=\"13 Jul 2026 8:48 PM\" data-ps-datetime=\"1783972133\"><br \/>\n                            13 Jul 2026 8:48 PM                        <\/time>\n                    <\/div>\n<div class=\"hidden justify-end space-x-4 text-xl sm:flex sm:!opacity-100\">\n                        <a href=\"https:\/\/google.com\/preferences\/source?q=tennis365.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\"><br \/>\n                            <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"mx-auto !my-0 hidden dark:block h-6\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tennis365.com\/content\/themes\/tennis365-sportsui\/img\/png\/preferred_source_badge_dark.png\" alt=\"Add as a preferred source on Google\" width=\"76\" height=\"24\"><br \/>\n                            <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"mx-auto !my-0 dark:hidden h-6\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tennis365.com\/content\/themes\/tennis365-sportsui\/img\/png\/preferred_source_badge_light.png\" alt=\"Add as a preferred source on Google\" width=\"76\" height=\"24\"><br \/>\n                        <\/a><br \/>\n                        <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer\/sharer.php?u=https:\/\/www.tennis365.com\/tennis-news\/atp-star-banned-for-doping-violation-but-can-return-in-just-three-months\" class=\"!text-info hover:!text-brand\" aria-label=\"Share to facebook\"><\/p>\n<p>                        <\/a><br \/>\n                        <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/share?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.tennis365.com%2Ftennis-news%2Fatp-star-banned-for-doping-violation-but-can-return-in-just-three-months\" class=\"!text-info hover:!text-brand\" aria-label=\"Share to twitter\"><\/p>\n<p>                        <\/a><br \/>\n                        <a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/shareArticle?mini=true&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.tennis365.com%2Ftennis-news%2Fatp-star-banned-for-doping-violation-but-can-return-in-just-three-months\" class=\"!text-info hover:!text-brand\" aria-label=\"Share to linkedin\"><\/p>\n<p>                        <\/a><br \/>\n                        <a class=\"!text-info hover:!text-brand\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"\/\/send\/?text=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.tennis365.com%2Ftennis-news%2Fatp-star-banned-for-doping-violation-but-can-return-in-just-three-months\" aria-label=\"Share to whatsapp\"><\/p>\n<p>                        <\/a><br \/>\n                        <a class=\"!text-info hover:!text-brand\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/share.flipboard.com\/bookmarklet\/popout?v=2&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.tennis365.com%2Ftennis-news%2Fatp-star-banned-for-doping-violation-but-can-return-in-just-three-months\" aria-label=\"Share to flipboard\"><\/p>\n<p>                        <\/a>\n                    <\/div>\n<div class=\"sm:hidden flex items-center space-x-5\">\n                        <a href=\"https:\/\/google.com\/preferences\/source?q=tennis365.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\"><br \/>\n                            <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"mx-auto !my-0 hidden dark:block h-6\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tennis365.com\/content\/themes\/tennis365-sportsui\/img\/png\/preferred_source_badge_dark.png\" alt=\"Add as a preferred source on Google\" width=\"76\" height=\"24\"><br \/>\n                            <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"mx-auto !my-0 dark:hidden h-6\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tennis365.com\/content\/themes\/tennis365-sportsui\/img\/png\/preferred_source_badge_light.png\" alt=\"Add as a preferred source on Google\" width=\"76\" height=\"24\"><br \/>\n                        <\/a><br \/>\n                        <button id=\"t365-article-share-btn-hidden\" class=\"mr-2 hidden h-6 w-6 appearance-none border-none !text-share-icon outline-none hover:!text-share-icon-active sm:hidden\" data-title=\"ATP star banned for doping violation \u2013 but can return in just three months\"><\/p>\n<p>                        <\/button>\n                    <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/header>\n<div class=\"-mx-3 sm:-mx-5 border-b border-page\"><\/div>\n<section>\n<div class=\"-mx-3 sm:-mx-5\">\n<figure class=\"aspect-h-9 aspect-w-16 relative\">\n                                        <img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1320\" height=\"742\" loading=\"eager\" class=\"w-full h-full object-cover object-center !my-0\" src=\"https:\/\/d2me2qg8dfiw8u.cloudfront.net\/content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/3B92J6A-1-1320x742.jpg\" alt=\"Pictured: Facundo Bagnis looks on\">                <\/figure><figcaption class=\"flex items-center space-x-3 border-b border-mobile-caption px-3 lg:border-caption\">\n<div><\/div>\n<div class=\"my-1.5 break-words !text-xs !text-content\">\n                                Facundo Bagnis has been hit with a doping suspension                            <\/div>\n<\/figcaption><\/div>\n<div class=\"ciam-article-t365\"><!-- Article Start --><\/p>\n<p>Argentinian tennis player Facundo Bagnis has been suspended after testing positive for a banned substance.<\/p>\n<p>According to the International Tennis Integrity Agency, Bagnis\u2019 urine sample during qualifying for the 2025 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tennis365.com\/us-open\">US Open<\/a> had traces of hydrochlorothiazide, a diuretic and masking agent.<\/p>\n<p>Last October, the ITIA confirmed that the veteran had elected to enter into a voluntary provisional suspension as he claimed he had identified a contaminated supplement as the source of the substance.<\/p>\n<p>Bagnis, who hasn\u2019t played on tour since late September 2025, provided \u2018detailed records and documentation\u2019 that showed he had been prescribed a bespoke supplement, and the ITIA accepted that the violation was \u2018not intentional\u2019.<\/p>\n<p>The report adds that a 12-month suspension was offered to the 36-year-old, who accepted it and, as a result, he will be able to return to action after 17 October, 2026.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>More ATP Tour News<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tennis365.com\/tennis-news\/carlos-alcaraz-injury-hell-tennis-alex-corretja\">\u2018Carlos Alcaraz\u2019s injury is hell for tennis \u2013 we\u2019ve lost some of our magic\u2019<\/a><\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tennis365.com\/tennis-news\/carlos-alcaraz-injury-hell-tennis-alex-corretja\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tennis365.com\/atp-tour\/will-jannik-sinner-chase-9-from-9-atp-masters-1000-titles-record-2026\">Jannik Sinner schedule: Wimbledon champion gives update on aiming to win 9 out of 9 ATP Masters 1000 titles<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Want more from Tennis365? Add us as<span>\u00a0<\/span><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/preferences\/source?q=tennis365.com\" target=\"_blank\">a preferred source on Google to your favourites list<\/a><span>\u00a0<\/span>for tennis coverage you can trust.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The ITIA\u2019s findings outlines that Bagnis\u2019 co-operation and evidence managed to get his ban down from four years to 12 months.<\/p>\n<p>One, the Argentine, who reached a career-high ranking of 55 back in November 2016, was adjudged to have made this violation unintentionally.<\/p>\n<p>Secondly, the ITIA deemed that Bagnis bears no significant fault or negligence for his violation as he:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Consulted a doctor with expertise in sports medicine and took the bespoke supplement (that aided with digestion and was created by order by a Argentinian pharmacy) because it was recommended by that doctor.<\/li>\n<li>Raised anti-doping contamination concerns with his doctor prior to taking the supplement.<\/li>\n<li>Requested and relied on the doctor\u2019s endorsement of the Argentinian pharmacy where he got the supplement from.<\/li>\n<li>Provided information that Olympic athletes had used this pharmacy and no anti-doping violation\/issue had occurred in 20 years.<\/li>\n<li>Used the supplement responsibly as part of the doctor\u2019s recommendation to treat identified medical deficiencies.<\/li>\n<li>Verified the declared ingredients in the medical prescription did not contain prohibited substances, via his doctor.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>However, because it is the \u2018personal responsibility\u2019 of each player to make sure what they take does not violate the World Anti Doping Agency\u2019s banned list rules, Bagnis still received a 12-month suspension.<\/p>\n<p>Bagnis \u2013 who has twice been a losing finalist on the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tennis365.com\/atp-tour\">ATP Tour<\/a> and once reached the third round at the 2021 US Open \u2013 himself is yet to release a statement on this matter.<\/p>\n<p>Last October, however, he did release an Instagram post on this matter. He said how this was \u201cone of the hardest moments of my professional career\u201d and the news of his failed test came as a \u201ccomplete surprise\u201d.<\/p>\n<p>In a statement, Bagnis said, \u201cI want to make it clear that I would never knowingly take any prohibited substance. That is why I have complete confidence in my innocence and in the truth coming to light, leading to a fair outcome.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cTogether with a team of doctors, a toxicologist, and lawyers who are working with me, we suspect cross-contamination. Our main objective right now is to determine exactly what happened and ensure the truth is known. From the bottom of my heart, I want to thank everyone who has supported me from the very beginning and who has trusted in my integrity.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>For the full findings, <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.itia.tennis\/media\/spgn3xdj\/20260706-itia-v-f-bagnis-itia-decision_redacted.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">click here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>WHAT ELSE? <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tennis365.com\/tennis-features\/iga-swiatek-wimbledon-loss-alex-eala-agnieszka-radwanska-exclusive\">Iga Swiatek\u2019s Wimbledon loss to Alex Eala left Agnieszka Radwanska \u2018worried\u2019 for one reason<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><!-- Article End --><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<\/article>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>ATP star banned for doping violation \u2013 but can return in just three months Richie Mills 13 Jul 2026 8:48 PM Facundo Bagnis has been hit with a doping suspension Argentinian tennis player Facundo Bagnis has been suspended after testing positive for a banned substance. According to the International Tennis Integrity Agency, Bagnis\u2019 urine sample [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[226,249],"class_list":["post-2041254","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-uncategorized","tag-crawlmanager","tag-tennis365-com"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2041254","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=2041254"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2041254\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=2041254"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=2041254"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=2041254"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}