Halep charged with second anti-doping breach

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Simona Halep faces a second doping charge over "irregularities in the Athlete Biological Passport".

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The 31-year-old Romanian has been suspended since October after testing positive for a banned substance at the US Open.

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His additional effect is different that's why he has already been suspended.

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The Athlete Biological Passport program collects biological data over time to detect anomalies that suggest possible doping.

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Former world number one Halep's suspension came after a positive test for roxdstat last year.

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An anti-anemia drug that stimulates the production of red blood cells in our body.

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The International Tennis Integrity Agency which is responsible for testing within the sport.

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Efforts will be made to resolve the latest issue as soon as possible but it has not given any time frame.

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