Coco Gauff, ranked seventh in tennis, broke down emotionally over the stress of anti-doping testing, describing moments where she felt guilty and violated—even after being within her rights. A shocking encounter with a testing officer outside her scheduled window left her in tears, only to later realize she was legally clear. She criticized the rigid system that penalizes players for missing tests outside windows, making it nearly impossible to manage personal life, like picking up kids. While acknowledging the need for anti-doping, Gauff argues for more flexibility and professionalism, echoing concerns shared by Serena Williams that such pressure pushed top athletes to reconsider their careers.

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