Facts
Roy Mariano Hood (player) was reported for a violation of the Anti-Doping Rules. During the French Open Championship at Roland Garros on May 31, 2005, he provided an urine sample for a doping test. His sample was tested positive for the prohibited substance finasteride. The player challenged the jurisdiction of the tribunal, that challenge was withdrawn shortly before the hearing and it was accepted that the tribunal had jurisdiction to hear and determine the offence and the appropriate sanction.
History
The player used the prohibited substance in medication for the treatment of hair loss. He argued to bear no fault or negligence or no significant fault of negligence within the meaning of special circumstances.
Decision
The tribunal make the following decision:
1. A doping offence has been established;
2. The player is automatically disqualified in respect of the French Open Championship 2005, and forfeits any medals, titles, computer ranking points and prize money (without deduction for tax) obtained in that competition;
3. The period of ineligibility imposed is 1 year.
4. The period of ineligibility shall commence on October 10, 2005.
5. The player shall not be disqualified from any events subsequent to the French Open Championship 2005.
