The American contingent has been in full swing at this year’s Wimbledon. With four Americans making it into the fourth round in the men’s draw, with one big-name absent from the women’s division. Madison Keys, ranked 24th in the world, pulled out of Wimbledon due to an abdominal injury.

In today’s sport, doping tests have become an important part of the sport. Athletes are tested throughout the year, providing samples while on the tour. Recently, Keys was quick to disregard some misconceptions about the testing process.

Madison Keys slams accusations of irregularities in testing

The American voiced her opinions on Twitter after a post stating that the ITF provides the players with the option to choose a time and date to schedule their testing. However, Keys was quick to refute this allegation saying, “They use “booked” blood passport samples as a baseline to test future samples against.”

“I was woken up at 6:30am literally 3 days ago for an unscheduled doping test. Don’t spread fake b***sh*t,” she added. Fellow WTA star Andrea Petkovic supported her rival’s words, explaining the process that goes on. She even claimed that the process was “dangerously misrepresented” stressing that unscheduled tests are carried at any given time of the season.

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Will Keys return to her best form?

After bursting onto the WTA Tour in 2009, the former World No. 7 has dropped off the radar in recent seasons. She reached the US Open final in 2017, while also making the semi-finals in Melbourne and Paris in her career. The hard-hitting American has beaten some of the biggest names, but has struggled in recent times with injuries.

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However, at 27, Keys has a fair number of years ahead of her on the tour. With the US Open starting next month, Keys will look to return to her home soil, where she has produced her best ever result in her career. But, with fellow Americans, Coco Gauff and Jessica Pegula rising up the ranks, the current world number 24 will definitely have her work cut out.