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Friday, 02 November 2007 |
Martina Hingis retires after testing positive for cocaine
 Swiss tennis star Martina Hingis has retired from the sport after admitting she tested positive for cocaine at this year's Wimbledon, although she denied ever taking any form of drugs and said the allegations against her were "horrendous and monstrous".
Martina Hingis, 27, said: "I have tested positive, but I have never taken drugs and I feel 100% innocent."
Martina Hingis went on to explain her actions: "The reason I have come out with this is because I do not want to have a fight with anti-doping authorities."
Martina Hingis was beaten in the third round at the All England Club by her opponent Laura Granville,and afterwards she was given a routine drugs test.
A statement by Marina Hingis said: "When I was informed I had failed my 'A' test following my defeat at Wimbledon I was shocked and appalled.
"I have no desire to spend the next seven years fighting doping officials. I'm frustrated and angry, and accusations such as these don't provide me with the motivation to continue."
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