March 17, New Delhi – Australian tennis player turned coach, Marinko Matosevic, was slapped with a four-year ban for violating anti-doping rules between 2018 and 2020.
The former world number 39, who most recently coached current Australian players Chris O'Connell and Jordan Thompson, initially denied all charges.
However, an independent tribunal found that he committed five anti-doping rule violations.
These included "using a prohibited method through blood doping and facilitating another player to blood dope."
He also "provided advice to others on how to avoid positive tests, and the use and possession of the prohibited substance clenbuterol."
Matosevic, who played at all four Grand Slams, is banned from any tennis event or activity until 2030.
The 40-year-old is also prohibited from coaching or working with any players.