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French star Gasquet 'fails' drugs test
World number 23 and French tennis star Richard Gasquet is said to have failed a drug test during the Miami Masters in March, according to reports. Traces of a recreational drug, believed to be cocaine, were reportedly discovered in his sample.
AFP - France's Richard Gasquet, the world number 23 and former Wimbledon semi-finalist, failed a drugs test at the Miami Masters in March, it was claimed here on Saturday.
Traces of a recreational drug, believed to be cocaine, were discovered in his A-sample, Radio RMC Info reported, citing unidentified sources at the French Tennis Federation (FFT) and at Team Lagardere, the 22-year-old's training base.
Gasquet pulled out of his opening match in Miami against Spain's Albert Montanes because of a shoulder injury.
He withdrew from this week's tournament in Estoril with a neck injury and is not playing at the Madrid Masters, which got underway on Saturday.
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give Richard a chance
I am very sorry to learn what has happend to Richard, he is a wonderful tennis player and it's hard to see him go down like this. I think in a case like this he should be given a chance as it's the first time. I don't wish to see any person be hurt like this. Please give him a chance as it's the first. I think all france should support him and tennis fans around the world should do the same please.