facts
Maximilian Abel (player) was reported for a Anti-Doping Rules Violation (ADRV). During the Tournament Open Moselle in Metz, France on September 30, 2007, an urine sample was taken. Both samples (A and B) tested positive on cocaine and metabolites, which are prohibited substances.
history
The player doesn't dispute the analytical findings but has no idea how he ingested the prohibited substance. His suggestion is that outside influences are responsible. He doesn't apply for an oral hearing or legal representation.
Decision
The tribunal:
1. confirms the commission of the Doping Offence specified in the charge;
2. orders that the player' s individual results in the Tournament must be disqualified, and in consequence rules that the prize money and ranking points obtained by the player through his participation in the Tournament must be forfeited;
3. orders, further, that the player' s results in all singles and doubles competitions subsequent to the Tournament shall be disqualified and all prize money (half the prize money awarded to the pair in the case of doubles competitions) and ranking points in those competitions forfeited;
4. declares that the player shall be Ineligible for a period of two years commencing on 22 January 2008 from participating in any
capacity in any event or activity ( other than anti-doping education or rehabilitation program) authorized by the ITF or any national or regional entity which is a member of or is recognized the ITF as the entity governing the sport of tennis in
that nation or region.
