ATP think over the Agassi case.THE Association of Tennis Professionals are considering their response to Andre Agassi's revelation that he used crystal meth meth n. Methamphetamine hydrochloride. in 1997 and lied to avoid a drugs ban. Eight-time grand slam grand slam n. 1. The winning of all the tricks during the play of one hand in bridge and other whist-derived card games. 2. Sports The winning of all the major or specified events, especially on a professional circuit. winner Agassi has admitted in a new book that he gave the ATP ATP: see adenosine triphosphate. ATP in full adenosine triphosphate Organic compound, substrate in many enzyme-catalyzed reactions (see catalysis) in the cells of animals, plants, and microorganisms. a statement containing false information after being informed by a tour doctor that he had failed a doping doping, in electronics: see semiconductor. Altering the electrical conductivity of a semiconductor material, such as silicon, by chemically combining it with foreign elements. test. Agassi, whose autobiography 'Open' is set to be released next month, was using crystal meth, a highly-addictive drug, in 1997 as he struggled with professional and personal issues. Agassi convinced the ATP not to punish him after writing a letter to argue the use was accidental. Recognising his career "might soon mean nothing," Agassi stressed to the ATP he was not to blame, claiming he mistakenly drunk froma soda belonging to 'Slim.' He wrote: "I say that I drank accidentally from one of Slim's spiked sodas, unwittingly ingesting his drugs. I ask for understandingandleniency and hastily hast·y adj. hast·i·er, hast·i·est 1. Characterized by speed; rapid. See Synonyms at fast1. 2. Done or made too quickly to be accurate or wise; rash: a hasty decision. sign it: Sincerely. "I feel ashamed. I promise myself that this lie is the end of it." Agassi said the ATP reviewed his case and while he faced a minimum three-month ban, decided to believe his account and the case was withdrawn. |
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