World No.2 Iga Swiatek has described herself as "satisfied" after the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) announced it would not appeal the ruling from her positive drugs test.
Swiatek tested positive for trimetazidine in August last year and was given a one-month ban from the International Tennis Integrity Agency (ITIA). It was deemed she carried no significant fault or negligence from the failed test.
Unlike in the case of Jannik Sinner, WADA decided not to appeal and made the call after Swiatek's 6-0, 6-1 win over Eva Lys at the Australian Open.
Asked post-match about the decision, Swiatek was relieved to be able to move on from the situation.
Iga Swiatek after defeating Eva Lys. AP
"I'm just satisfied that I can get closure and I can just move on and finish this whole process because I just want to play tennis and focus on the tournament," she said.
"So I'm just satisfied."
When the results of the test were initially announced last year, Swiatek was worried about the perception from others in the aftermath.
The Polish star received sympathy and a lesser punishment because the substance was found to be a contaminant in her sleep medication.
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Swiatek revealed she hasn't been given a mixed reception at the Australian Open.
"No, I haven't noticed any difference. I think anybody who read the documents and know details about the case, they understand," she said.
"In the locker room has been also pretty nice. The girls are understanding.
"I mean, I kind of answered all of this at the beginning of the tournament," she continued with a smile.
"Now for sure I just want to put this behind me because I have already been on tour for quite a few weeks, and it's all been good. I don't expect any changes.
"For sure, I'm happy that people understand."
Swiatek will next play American Emma Navarro in the quarter final.
