Tara Moore's £15m lawsuit against WTA dismissed

British tennis player Tara Moore’s claim for £15 million in damages following a doping‑related ban was dismissed by the Court of Appeal on Tuesday. The court found that the governing body’s decision to impose a four‑year suspension after a positive test for a prohibited substance was lawful and that Moore had not demonstrated a breach of procedural fairness that would warrant compensation. The ruling confirms that the disciplinary process was conducted in accordance with the rules set by the International Tennis Federation and the UK Anti‑Doping Agency.

Moore, who was suspended in 2019 after testing positive for a banned stimulant, had argued that the ban was disproportionate and that she had been denied a fair hearing. The appeal court rejected these arguments, stating that the evidence presented at the original hearing was sufficient and that the sanction was within the statutory limits for the offence. The decision means that Moore will not receive the £15 million she sought, and the case is now closed.