Max Purcell Suspended for Anti-Doping Breach

Australian tennis player Max Purcell has been provisionally suspended for violating anti-doping rules due to receiving an IV infusion of vitamins above the permitted limit of 100ml. His doubles partner Jordan Thompson criticized the suspension as 'a joke,' arguing that the punishment is inconsistent compared to other doping violations where harsher substances received lighter penalties. Purcell, a two-time Grand Slam doubles champion, will miss the upcoming Australian Open, disrupting plans with Thompson who expressed frustration over the missed opportunity. Purcell voluntarily accepted the suspension, citing an error at a medical clinic in Bali, which administered the excess vitamins. The suspension highlights ongoing debates about the consistency and fairness of doping regulations within professional tennis.