Products supplied by the firm will come with an ‘athlete guarantee’ to conform to the Tour and WADA’s strict anti-doping policies. The deal also comes with an agreement that any player using its supplements testing positive for a banned substance will have her prize money, up to $1m doubled. It will also offer indemnity to the Tour.
Larry Scott, the WTA Tour’s CEO, said: “The Tour has for many years sought a manufacturer that could meet our tough standards in this essential area. Up until now, the inability of our players to take vitamins and health supplements without fear of accidentally ingesting a prohibited substance has been a real issue. In USANA, the Tour has found a manufacturer that can not only meet the Tour’s and WADA’s rigorous anti-doping standards, but one that is willing to back it up with both athlete and Tour guarantees. This is fantastic news for players, and a critically important step forward in ensuring player health while maintaining the strict anti-doping standards that are necessary to continue to ensure that women’s tennis remains a clean sport.”
