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by Change | 28 Oct 2009

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The Association of Tennis Professionals is considering whether to investigate former world number one Andre Agassi, after he admitted to earlier drug use.

The Association of Tennis Professionals is considering whether to investigate former world number one Andre Agassi, after he admitted to earlier drug use.

The US champion made the admission that he took crystal meth recreationally in 1997 in his new autobiography.

He explained that he lied to officials at the time to explain his positive test, blaming the result on a contaminated drink.

In response to the news, the president of the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) is urging US tennis authorities to look into the matter.

The agency's president John Fahey said Agassi is a role model who should accept the consequences of his actions.

Generally considered to be one of the greatest tennis players of all time, the American won eight Grand Slam tournaments and an Olympic gold medal during his career.

He retired from professional tennis in September 2006 after losing in the third round of the US Open.

The WADA is currently campaigning for more government action around the world to tackle the problem of drug use and addiction in sport.

Addressing the Conference of Parties to the International Convention against Doping in Sport, Mr Fahey said world leaders need to ensure laws and regulations are put in place to combat drug trafficking and supply.

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