Polish player Kamil Majchrzak confirms he failed drugs test, has 'no idea' what happened
World No.77 Kamil Majchrzak says he will fight to prove his innocence after testing positive to a banned substance.
The Polish player confirmed the news in a social media post.
"I have some incredibly sad and difficult news to share with everyone," he wrote.
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"I have tested positive in anti-doping controls during October and November 2022.
"Firstly I have never, ever, knowingly taken any banned substance.
"At this moment I have no idea what has happened and this is the biggest shock.
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"I have started the most difficult fight of my life - the fight to prove my innocence and return to the sport I love."
Majchrzak was due to represent Poland at the United Cup which kicks off later this month.
Kamil Majchrzak of Poland during a match against Nick Kyrgios in Tokyo in October. AP Photo/Hiro Komae
Earlier this year the 26-year-old won all three of his matches to help Poland reach the semi finals of the ATP Cup, but Majchrzak contracted COVID-19 and had to withdraw.
He reached the second round of the Australian Open for the first time, going out in straight sets to Alex de Minaur.
Majchrzak also reached the semi finals of the ATP event in Pune.
His last tour-level match was a three-set loss to Nick Kyrgios in Tokyo in October.
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