Former Wimbledon doubles champion Max Purcell has accepted a provisional suspension for a breach of the anti-doping programme.
The International Tennis Integrity Agency announced the news on Monday, confirming that the ban came into effect on December 12.
It means, at this stage, Purcell will not be able to compete in his home Grand Slam tournament, the upcoming Australian Open.
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