Jan 14, 2025; Melbourne, Victoria, Australia; Jenson Brooksby of United States of America hits a forehand during his match against Taylor Fritz of United States of America in the first round of the men's singles at the 2025 Australian Open at Melbourne Park. Mandatory Credit: Mike Frey-Imagn Images
MELBOURNE (Reuters) - American Jenson Brooksby said it was "unfair and unfortunate" that he had to serve a 13-month ban for missing three drugs tests while two of the world's leading players were handed minor reprimands after testing positive for banned substances.
Brooksby was hit with an 18-month ban in October 2023 for three "whereabouts failures" in a 12-month period but had the suspension reduced to 13 months on appeal at the Court of Arbitration for Sport after disputing the second missed test.
