3 Things to Know: April 26

Apr 26, 2016
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3 Things to Know: April 26

Nadal has asked the ITF to release his drug-test records.

Published Apr 26, 2016

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Sick and tired of doping accusations tainting his name, Rafael Nadal sent a letter to International Tennis Federation President David Haggerty asking that his drug-test results and blood profile records be made public. The ITF confirmed that Nadal has never failed a test under the Tennis Anti-Doping Program, nor has he ever been suspended for an anti-doping violation.

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He was overshadowed by Nadal capturing his ninth Barcelona title, but on Monday, fellow Spaniard Fernando Verdaso won his seventh ATP title in Bucharest. Playing in a very rain-delayed match, Verdasco beat first-time finalist Lucas Pouille, 6-3, 6-2.

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3 Things to Know: April 26

3 Things to Know: April 26

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Last year, Wimbledon champions Novak Djokovic and Serena Williams won $2.74 million for their efforts. Now Wimbledon has announced an overall prize money increase of five percent. The total prize-money fund is now $40 million. This year’s champions will receive $2.9 million each, while first-round losers will take home $43,000.