Serena says she is the victim of 'discrimination' over drug tests

Having criticised the lack of equality in anti-doping procedures, Serena Williams says that it may be due to discriminatory reasons.

Serena Williams has questioned the randomness of anti-doping measures in tennis and claimed that she is tested more than other players due to "discrimination".

The 23-time grand slam champion complained about a lack of consistency in the tests ahead of Wimbledon, where she reached the final despite giving birth to her first child last September.

And, following a visit from anti-doping officers on Tuesday, the 36-year-old has now suggested that there are discriminatory reasons for her having been tested more regularly than her rivals, as shown by the United States Anti-Doping Agency's online database.

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...and it's that time of the day to get "randomly" drug tested and only test Serena. Out of all the players it's been proven I'm the one getting tested the most. Discrimination? I think so. At least I'll be keeping the sport clean #StayPositive

— Serena Williams (@serenawilliams) July 25, 2018

 

But I'm ready to do whatever it takes to have a clean sport so bring it on. I'm excited.

— Serena Williams (@serenawilliams) July 25, 2018

 

As of July 20, Williams had been tested five times in 2018 - more than double the amount of any other female player in the database.