At the Kunming Open in Anning (China) last year, the American worked with a local Chinese tennis trainer who, according to Kratzer, provided her with an unlabeled “cream” bottle to repair her blisters.
The cream worked wonders for them and as a result; she brought it to the United States. The following year, in the 2020 Oracle Challenger Series, she was found positive and charged with the International Tennis Federation (ITF) interim ban.
Why did the American tennis player need a local coach?
The Kunming Open 2019 took place in April 2019 and Kratzer reached Anning a few days earlier. Due to the unavailability of her own trainer, she had traveled to China without a trainer. So the American was looking for a local Chinese coach to be ready for her tournament.
After she asked the hotel for help, a local Chinese professional trainer stepped in for help. However, their communication was bleak due to the apparent language barrier. The Chinese then approached using the above drug as a solution for their blisters.
It is the responsibility of each professional gamer to review the medications they have consumed. Ashley Kratzer failed to do this and now faces the terrible consequences.
What’s next for Ashley Kratzer in tennis?
Your young age is certainly a win for scratches. Losing four years of her career, however, will be a huge setback for the American, few of which can return. However, she can challenge the judgment and hope to find another answer.
Many tennis players throughout history have faced a similar situation. These include Andre Agassi, Richard Gasquet, Marin Cilic, Maria Sharapova and many more. Ashley Kratzer will return until March 2024, if the decision remains.
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