<p> Venus Williams voiced dismay after Russian hackers who broke into the World Anti-Doping Agency database released details of her confidential medical records.<br /><br /></p>.<p>The veteran tennis superstar was one of four US athletes targeted by Russian hacking group Fancy Bears in a cyber-attack that has been widely criticized.<br /><br />Sister Serena Williams, US Olympic gymnast Simone Biles and women's basketball player Elena Delle Donne also saw their records published by the group.<br /><br />"I was disappointed to learn today that my private, medical data has been compromised by hackers and published without my permission," Williams said in a statement.<br /><br />The released records detailed examples of where Williams had applied for therapeutic use exemptions (TUEs) which allowed her to use certain medications banned by WADA.<br /><br />The use of exemptions is standard practice in the sports world and is not regarded as a doping offence.<br /><br />"The applications for TUEs under the Tennis Anti-Doping program require a strict process for approval which I have adhered to when serious medical conditions have occurred," Williams said.<br /><br />"I am one of the strongest supporters of maintaining the highest level of integrity in competitive sport and I have been highly disciplined in following the guidelines set by WADA, USADA (US Anti-Doping Agency), the ITF (International Tennis Federation) and collectively the Tennis Anti-Doping Program." <br /></p>
<p> Venus Williams voiced dismay after Russian hackers who broke into the World Anti-Doping Agency database released details of her confidential medical records.<br /><br /></p>.<p>The veteran tennis superstar was one of four US athletes targeted by Russian hacking group Fancy Bears in a cyber-attack that has been widely criticized.<br /><br />Sister Serena Williams, US Olympic gymnast Simone Biles and women's basketball player Elena Delle Donne also saw their records published by the group.<br /><br />"I was disappointed to learn today that my private, medical data has been compromised by hackers and published without my permission," Williams said in a statement.<br /><br />The released records detailed examples of where Williams had applied for therapeutic use exemptions (TUEs) which allowed her to use certain medications banned by WADA.<br /><br />The use of exemptions is standard practice in the sports world and is not regarded as a doping offence.<br /><br />"The applications for TUEs under the Tennis Anti-Doping program require a strict process for approval which I have adhered to when serious medical conditions have occurred," Williams said.<br /><br />"I am one of the strongest supporters of maintaining the highest level of integrity in competitive sport and I have been highly disciplined in following the guidelines set by WADA, USADA (US Anti-Doping Agency), the ITF (International Tennis Federation) and collectively the Tennis Anti-Doping Program." <br /></p>