ATP launches supplements inquiry
LONDON, England -- The Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP) has set up a task force to deal with players' fears about contaminated supplements.
Former world number one Andre Agassi, Britain's Tim Henman and Frenchman Albert Costa are among 10 players appointed to the task force.
Last year seven players were cleared of doping after an independent inquiry said banned substances were contained in supplements handed out by ATP trainers.
"The aim is to develop short- and long-term solutions designed to help players manage the risks associated with taking vitamins, minerals and nutritional supplements," the ATP, the governing body of mens' tennis said, in a statement.
The group will be chaired by Jan Leschly, a former top 10 player and currently the chief executive of a health care company.
Last month British player Greg Rusedski faced an ATP hearing after testing for the banned steroid nandrolone at a tournament last July.
Rusedski, who faces a two-year ban if found guilty, denies using performance-enhancing substances and has linked his case to the seven players exonerated last year.
