Andy Murray wants harsher drug testing in tennis

Andy Murray has not always been a fan of the drug testing process in tennis, but now he wants harsher testing in the sport to get rid of those who are cheating. Murray, who won the US Open and the gold medal in men?s singles at the Olympics, was blood tested when he arrived in Paris ahead of the BNP Paribas Masters, prompting his comments. ?They came to the hotel on Saturday and it was completely random,? Murray said, per The Herald in Scotland. ?I think that?s good. We?re not used to doing that many blood tests in tennis ? I?ve probably had four or five blood tests this year ? so it?s something that?s obviously necessary.? Though Murray doesn?t think tennis has the reputation or problems of cycling, the fallout involving Lance Armstrong has him concerned about achieving a level playing field for all players. ?I?ve probably had four or five blood tests this year, but a lot more urine, so it?s obviously completely necessary when you hear things like about Armstrong. It?s a

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