Russian Svetlana Kuznetsova says she is certain she will be cleared of doping allegations at a Belgian charity match.
She admitted taking a cold remedy, a potential source of ephedrine, at the event, but is outraged at being named by politician Claude Eerdekens.
"There's no reason why I'd take a stimulant to enhance my performance at an out-of-competition exhibition match in the middle of the off-season.
"I pride myself on being a clean athlete of the highest integrity."
Kuznetsova pointed out that Eerdekens' actions did not comply with anti-doping procedures and said she would not allow the controversy to distract her Australian Open campaign.
" She feels her image and her reputation has been damaged and she may want to do something about it "
Women's tennis chief Larry Scott leapt to Kuznetsova's defence, saying he was "outraged" at the breach of confidentiality and was convinced she would not be penalised.
Ephedrine is banned at tournaments on the women's tennis tour, but not at exhibition tournaments like the Charleroi event, said Scott.
Players can also apply for an exemption to the rules if they are taking cold medicines which may contain ephedrine.
"In all my years in sports, I have never seen a more disgraceful and irresponsible act by a sports official," said Scott.
"This is an egregious breach of ethical standards of confidentiality and due process which govern anti-doping programmes.
"It is important to note that under the Wada (World Anti-Doping Agency) code, the alleged substance is not even prohibited unless it is found in competition.
"To date, neither the WTA Tour, the named players, the ITF, Tennis Australia nor the Russian Tennis Federation has been contacted by the Belgian authorities, and the WTA's own inquiries to the Belgian authorities have gone unanswered."
The doping storm broke at the weekend when Eerdekens claimed a player had tested positive during a charity exhibition in Charleroi in December involving four players - Kuznetsova, Justine Henin-Hardenne, Russian Elena Dementieva and Frenchwoman Nathalie Dechy.
" I am offended by these disgraceful accusations "
He did not name the player, but did go as far as exonerating Henin-Hardenne, a Belgian, throwing the spotlight onto the other three, who all issued statements protesting their innocence of doping.
Kuznetsova's doubles partner, Australian Alicia Molik,typified the anger felt by players.
"I bought every single newspaper in the convenience store and threw them away. That's how strongly I felt about the issue," Molik said.
Scott said he felt Kuznetsova may now want to seek retribution.
"I have spoken to Svetlana and she is very angry, upset and certainly distracted in terms of her Australian Open campaign," said Scott.
"She feels her image and her reputation has been damaged and she may want to do something about it."