Federer Want More Doping Tests

W-News | Federer Want More Doping Tests | Roger Federer questioned the least ATP dope test conducted during the last year. To narrow the cheating player, Federer also requested biological passport issued.

Problem getting minimal amount of doping tests conducted ATP is not the first time that question. Previous Novak Djokovic and Andy Murray had similar remarks, with both hoping authorities seriously combat the use of drugs in sport.

"I do not have a blood test after the Australian Open and I said to the person in charge of Java for it if the incident surprised me," Federer said, as reported by BBC.

"But there are more funds are needed to make it all possible tests and a Grand Slam tournament should help finance because it is there in their interest to keep this sport clean and credible," said the Swiss were.

Furthermore, Federer proposed issuance of the biological passport, as he had done the UCI (Union Cycliste Internationale / International Cycling Authority). Since 2008 the UCI's biological passport has been issued that are used to test the blood samples were taken and then compared to the original blood profile of the rider. This is done to determine if there are new substances in the blood content.

"Blood Passport will be important because some substances can not be found (in the blood) now. But it should also more blood tests and controls outside competition," continued the 31-year player.