Djokovic must be suspended for refused drug test, says cycling boss

Novak Djokovic should receive punishment for refusing to take a pre-match drug test, which led to his victory against Cameroon Norrie, French cycling team manager Marc Madiot says.

The Serb expressed his displeasure of having to interrupt his routine just 90 minutes before the game and ultimately refused the test.

The International Tennis Integrity Agency [ITIA] confirmed that Djokovic didn’t give his sample until after the match but hadn’t broken any rules as players are given a choice to be tested either before or after.

The world No.1 remarks drew the attention of Madiot, who was strongly unimpressed by his behavior.

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“We have the right to test before and after a competition. He refused the test before the competition.” he said.

“If the anti-doping body does its job, Mr Djokovic must be suspended. In cycling, you are subjected to a test and if you refuse, you are [deemed to test] positive. If you are positive, you are sanctioned”