Richard Gasquet suspended for positive test

French tennis player Richard Gasquet was suspended today pending a hearing into his positive test for cocaine, an offense that could lead to a two-year ban.



The International Tennis Federation said an anti-doping tribunal will be assembled within 60 days to hear the case, which has already forced Gasquet out of the May 24 to June 6 French Open.



Gasquet said he is gathering evidence to prove his innocence, despite both his ‘A’ and ‘B’ samples coming back positive for cocaine.



Traces of the drug were found in the 22 year old Gasquet\'s urine sample at the Sony Ericsson Open, in Key Biscayne, Florida, in March.



French Tennis Federation director general Gilbert Ysern said the test was considered an in-competition control, meaning Gasquet could face a two-year ban if found guilty.



A player who tests positive for cocaine out of competition would face a reduced penalty.