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UNCOVERED: Aussie doubles ace cops lengthy ban for iv infusions - Caught on Camera

Max Purcell copped an 18-month ban, but says it is a relief to finally have an outcome. (Lukas Coch/AAP PHOTOS)

Dual grand slam doubles champion Max Purcell has accepted an 18-month ban for breaching anti-doping rules, with the Australian saying he has developed a nervous tic and anxiety because of the case.

In December, the 27-year-old entered a voluntary provisional suspension after admitting to breaching Article 2.2 of the Tennis Anti-Doping Program "relating to the use of a prohibited method".

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