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.<\/p>\n
The Serb expressed his displeasure of having to interrupt his routine just 90 minutes before the game and ultimately refused the test.<\/p>\n
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.<\/p>\n
The world No.1 remarks drew the attention of Madiot, who was strongly unimpressed by his behavior.<\/p>\n
“We have the right to test before and after a competition. He refused the test before the competition.” he said.<\/p>\n
“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”<\/p>\n
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