French L'Equipe reports that Richard Gasquet tested positive for a controlled substance after Miami. He faces a two year ban! The news was confirmed by an official in the French Tennis Federation.


Via The Canadian Press:

"French sports daily L'Equipe is reporting that tennis player Richard Gasquet has tested positive for cocaine.

The newspaper's website reported Saturday that traces of the banned drug were found in the 22-year-old Gasquet's urine sample at the Sony Ericsson Open in Key Biscayne, Florida, after he pulled out of that tournament in March.

The report said Gasquet could face a two-year ban if the "B" sample comes back positive. The report said neither Gasquet nor his management team have responded to the charges. The newspaper did not cite a source, and no further details were given.

The French tennis federation could not immediately be reached for comment.

Gasquet reached the semifinals at Wimbledon in 2007."

Via L'Equipe (translated with Google translator):

"Team Information: Traces of cocaine were found in the urine sample of Richard Gasquet, controlled in Miami when he had to forfeit the tournament. These trace levels of 1.46 microgram (ie above the sensitivity threshold of 0.5 applied to all accredited laboratories) could claim the french tennis player suspended for two years if the second opinion corroborated against the premium analysis .

Indeed, cocaine is one of the major stimulants banned in competition. The french player, who denies any voluntary, did not wish to react to information, but should quickly make hair analysis to show that it is not regular. Finally, Team Lagardère should communicate quickly about this, probably in the middle of Sunday afternoon. - Damien RESSIOT"

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