Murray slams ‘draconian’ rules

ANDY MURRAY has hit out at “draconian” new anti-doping rules in tennis.

Legislation introduced from January 1 means players must report where they are for one hour of every day for the whole year so testers can call unannounced. Anyone who misses three tests in an 18-month period could be suspended for up to two years.

“These new rules are so draconian that it makes it almost impossible to live a normal life,” said Murray.

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