The LTA Disciplinary Code includes provisions for anti-doping (Appendix 1 – The Tennis Anti-Doping Programme) that are consistent with the ITF’s Anti-Doping rules. The LTA is also compliant with the National Anti-Doping Policy 'The World Anti-Doping Code'.
Players shouId ensure that they:
- Acquaint themselves with the rules
- Ensure that each person from whom he/she takes advice is acquainted with all the requirements of the rules
- Know what constitutes an Anti-Doping Rule Violation, and what substances and methods are prohibited
- Ensure that anything he/she ingests or uses, as well as any medical treatment received, does not give rise to an Anti-Doping Rule Violation
- To be available for Sample Collection at all times on request
- To cooperate with any LTA, ITF, UKAD or other Anti-Doping Organisation’s investigation into possible Anti-Doping Rule Violations.
The ITF runs the Tennis Anti-Doping Programme which applies to all players competing at Grand Slams and events sanctioned by the ITF, ATP and WTA.
View the LTA Tennis Anti-Doping Programme.
View the ITF Anti-Doping Rules.