Related case:
CAS 2006_A_1183 Karol Beck vs ITF
March 8, 2007
facts
Karol Beck (player) was reported for a violation of the Anti-Doping rules. During the semi-final of the Davis Cup at Bratislava on September 24, 2005, an urine sample was taken for a doping test.
history
The player's explanation was that his drink has been spiked at a club in Bratislava on September 15, 2005, or mistakenly took one of his mother's Clenbuterol tablets believing it was his prescribed drug intended to cure his headache. The player argues that there is no significant fault or negligence.
Decision
The tribunal decides unanimously:
1. A doping offence has been established;
2. The player is automatically disqualified in respect of the Davis Cup semi-final held at Bratislava, and forfeits any medals, titles, computer ranking points and prize money (without deduction for tax) obtained in that competition;
3. The player will be disqualified form any events subsequent to September 24, 2005, including forfeiture of any medals , titles, computer ranking points and prize money (without deduction for tax);
4. The period of ineligibility to be imposed is 2 years;
5. The period of ineligibility shall commence on November 1, 2005.
