Tennis player Richard Gasquet is either incredibly smart or just plain dumb after convincing a tribunal of three lawyers that a kiss caused him to test positive for cocaine."We have found the player to be a person who is shy and reserved, honest and truthful and a man of integrity and good character," the tribunal said in its ruling.
Shy and reserved; man of integrity and good character? I don’t think that’s what you call a guy who randomly hooks up with a girl in a club in Miami that is known for illegal drugs like cocaine. But maybe that’s mine and Merriam Webster’s take.
The positive test stems from a night out on the town in March. Gasquet was originally scheduled to compete in the Sony Ericsson Open in Key Biscayne, FL but was forced to withdraw with a shoulder injury. He then decided to take advantage of his free night by heading over to a Miami area club with a few friends to listen to a French DJ. It was there that the Frenchman met a woman known only as Pamela. The two engaged in a passionate kiss that left a hint of cocaine on Richard’s lips. And from that fateful kiss, Richard could have blown his entire tennis career. I believe William Shakespeare wrote about a similar encounter, although in his version instead of cocaine it was poison and instead of losing his career they both ended up dead. Oh Billy, always so morbid.
Luckily, Gasquet was able to wrangle himself out this disaster with a wink and smile.
The ruling allows Gasquet to keep his ranking, his money and has ended his 2 ½ month ban. Richard was facing a two year ban if he was found guilty of using cocaine. The case can still be appealed, so watch out Richie for cocaine ladies in Miami, because they seem to be on your tail!
(Photo: Reuters; source)
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