Purcell ban shows how much grey exists between the black and white of tennis
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Purcell ban shows how much grey exists between the black and white of tennis

The punishment given to Australian player Max Purcell is ludicrous when compared to the other high-profile doping bans the sport has seen in the past year.

  • byJohn Millman

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Nine tennis commentator John Millman has slammed the apparent'triple standards'within tennis after Max Purcell was slapped with an 18-month doping ban even though he took no banned substances.

The WhatsApp messages that led to Australian tennis player’s 18-month ban
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Australian doubles champion Max Purcell has been hit with a lengthy suspension and loss of earnings for breaching tennis’ anti-doping rules.

  • byScott Spits
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Millman slams'ridiculous'Purcell ban

John Millman defends Max Purcell after he was hit with a doping ban.

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Purcell hit with 18-month ban

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Zverev documents controversial line call

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  • byTom Morgan