Emma Raducanu left insect bites untreated

Emma Raducanu snubs treatment for insect bites over heightened doping concerns
British tennis star Emma Raducanu says she turned down treatment for insect bites ahead of this year’s Australian Open over concerns about what she could be putting in her body.
Emma Raducanu left insect bites untreated over fear of positive doping test
Raducanu, who faces No. 26 seed Ekaterina Alexandrova in the opening round, said in her pre-tournament news conference that she got “badly bitten” by ants or mosquitoes Thursday January 9. Despite suffering what she described as an allergic reaction, Raducanu did not administer an antiseptic spray provided to her by someone in attendance.
'It’s obviously a concern on our mind': Emma Raducanu attacked by insects, avoids antiseptic spray to prevent doping test risk
Emma Raducanu, bitten by ants or mosquitoes, opted not to use antiseptic spray to avoid any potential doping risks. Preparing for the Australian Open, the Brit revealed in a press conference that she was "badly bitten" and suffered from swollen hand and ankle.
Emma Raducanu turned down insect bite spray over doping fears
Fear of ingesting a contaminated substance led Britain's Emma Raducanu to turn down treatment for an insect bite ahead of the Australian Open which starts this weekend. Read more at straitstimes.com.
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