Why was Richard Gasquet suspended?

French tennis player, Richard Gasquet was suspended following a positive cocaine test and will miss the French Open.

The International Tennis Federation expects to have a panel in place within 60 days for a hearing. Gasquet could face a two-year ban if he is found guilty. The 22-year-old player is gathering evidence to prove his innocence despite two-sample testing positive.

Gasquet was ranked No.7 in July 2007 but has since slipped to No.21. He has played just five matches since pulling out of the Key Biscayne event before his second-round match against Albert Montanes of Spain.

Gasquet has launched the Richard Gasquet Foundation which aims to use sport as a means to bring underprivileged children back to health and help them build a future.