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**Almolfuncomma** · 06-04-2010, 09:35 AM

Fallout from Odesnik's win. What the hell is he doing playing? This is just so bizarre.

Mardy Fish unloaded on Odesnik, too. Said he should quit the tournament and go home.

Odesnik wasn't talking about his bust. He said he'd release a statement through his lawyer Tuesday.

More Janowicz: “I will ask if he can borrow me some kind of stuff that he’s using.” Ouch.

Janowicz on Odesnik: "I think he shouldn’t play at this point. He for sure should be suspended." http://twitter.com/sptdlr

**Abofedrorobox** · 06-04-2010, 06:15 PM

Does Odesnik have anyone advising him? He's not too sharp.

**KatoabamyHant** · 06-04-2010, 06:21 PM

I'm trying to keep an open mind about Wayne. But I just can't fathom any kind of a statement he could release that would absolve his guilty plea and adequately explain what he was doing with the stuff...

And why are the powers that be dragging their feet? And who has jurisdiction over this case? The ATP? The ITF?

**RotsLoado** · 06-04-2010, 06:26 PM

I'm trying to keep an open mind about Wayne. But I just can't fathom any kind of a statement he could release that would absolve his guilty plea and adequately explain what he was doing with the stuff...

And why are the powers that be dragging their feet? And who has jurisdiction over this case? The ATP? The ITF?

Someone told me that they read on MTF that it´s the ATP and that they´re investigating to make a decision (about length?). I don't know how reliable the MTF source is, obviously, but I'm too lazy to go to MTF and see

**carreraboyracer** · 06-04-2010, 06:31 PM

I think Wayne should have been suspended immediately, then, once whoever the governing body is on this made a decision about punishment, just factor all the time in together. They do something like that with failed drug tests, right?

**RotsLoado** · 06-04-2010, 06:41 PM

Last years Casa champions Marach and Kubot lost in the first round to two random guys I´ve never heard of

Also, Massu is about to beat a top 100 player at an ATP tournament for the first time since last July! (He had 4 such wins last year, but his Davis Cup ratio is much better)

**ChuttyAmult** · 06-04-2010, 06:54 PM

I don't have a link this article any more, but I posted the body elsewhere:

Odesnik to be investigated for possession of HGH
March 26, 2010 - Ticker
A statement from the Australian Customs Service on Friday revealed that Wayne Odesnik was found carrying eight vials of HGH when he arrived in Australia in January to play Brisbane.

Odesnik has pleaded guilty in an Australian court to importing the hormone and must pay more than AU$9,000 in fines and charges.

The ITF has confirmed it will now begin an anti-doping investigation against Odesnik, with the 24-year-old American facing a two-year ban for possessing a prohibited substance. If suspended, he would be the first tennis player to be banned for HGH.
"Now that the civil case is concluded, the Tennis Anti-Doping Program will begin an investigation, as we would in any doping case," an ITF spokesperson told AAP.

A statement from the ATP to the AP said, "We are extremely disappointed in the behavior of this individual, which is in no way representative of the sport of tennis."

The Australian Sports Anti-Doping Authority (ASADA) told the wire service it had been notified of the charges facing Odesnik prior to the Australian Open later that month. "We had to wait for Customs to take it to court. Now that has happened, our investigation team will look at the information going forward," said an ASADA spokesperson

**acneman** · 06-04-2010, 07:04 PM

Richard got all medieval on poor Rochus (I guess revenge for Miami?), crushed him 1 and 1 in 47 min. Lost just one point on serve all match.

**ChuttyAmult** · 06-04-2010, 07:11 PM

Richard got all medieval on poor Rochus (I guess revenge for Miami?), crushed him 1 and 1 in 47 min. Lost just one point on serve all match.

**whatisthebluepill** · 06-04-2010, 07:13 PM

Does Odesnik have anyone advising him? He's not too sharp.

According to Matt Cronin:

Wow - Odesnik hires high powered Miami defense attorney Christopher Lyons, who also defended Donte Stallworth and Warren Sapp .

ITF: Odesnik playing because of due process, which 'can take some time & he has elected not to take a provisional suspension'
http://twitter.com/TennisReporters

06-04-2010, 09:35 AM	#21
Almolfuncomma Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 590 Senior Member	Fallout from Odesnik's win. What the hell is he doing playing? This is just so bizarre. Mardy Fish unloaded on Odesnik, too. Said he should quit the tournament and go home. Odesnik wasn't talking about his bust. He said he'd release a statement through his lawyer Tuesday. More Janowicz: “I will ask if he can borrow me some kind of stuff that he’s using.” Ouch. Janowicz on Odesnik: "I think he shouldn’t play at this point. He for sure should be suspended." http://twitter.com/sptdlr Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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06-04-2010, 06:15 PM	#22
Abofedrorobox Join Date Dec 2005 Posts 465 Senior Member	Does Odesnik have anyone advising him? He's not too sharp. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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06-04-2010, 06:21 PM	#23
KatoabamyHant Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 554 Senior Member	I'm trying to keep an open mind about Wayne. But I just can't fathom any kind of a statement he could release that would absolve his guilty plea and adequately explain what he was doing with the stuff... And why are the powers that be dragging their feet? And who has jurisdiction over this case? The ATP? The ITF? Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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06-04-2010, 06:26 PM	#24
RotsLoado Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 634 Senior Member	I'm trying to keep an open mind about Wayne. But I just can't fathom any kind of a statement he could release that would absolve his guilty plea and adequately explain what he was doing with the stuff... And why are the powers that be dragging their feet? And who has jurisdiction over this case? The ATP? The ITF? Someone told me that they read on MTF that it´s the ATP and that they´re investigating to make a decision (about length?). I don't know how reliable the MTF source is, obviously, but I'm too lazy to go to MTF and see Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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06-04-2010, 06:31 PM	#25
carreraboyracer Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 418 Senior Member	I think Wayne should have been suspended immediately, then, once whoever the governing body is on this made a decision about punishment, just factor all the time in together. They do something like that with failed drug tests, right? Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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06-04-2010, 06:41 PM	#26
RotsLoado Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 634 Senior Member	Last years Casa champions Marach and Kubot lost in the first round to two random guys I´ve never heard of Also, Massu is about to beat a top 100 player at an ATP tournament for the first time since last July! (He had 4 such wins last year, but his Davis Cup ratio is much better) Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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06-04-2010, 06:54 PM	#27
ChuttyAmult Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 498 Senior Member	I don't have a link this article any more, but I posted the body elsewhere: Odesnik to be investigated for possession of HGH March 26, 2010 - Ticker A statement from the Australian Customs Service on Friday revealed that Wayne Odesnik was found carrying eight vials of HGH when he arrived in Australia in January to play Brisbane. Odesnik has pleaded guilty in an Australian court to importing the hormone and must pay more than AU$9,000 in fines and charges. The ITF has confirmed it will now begin an anti-doping investigation against Odesnik, with the 24-year-old American facing a two-year ban for possessing a prohibited substance. If suspended, he would be the first tennis player to be banned for HGH. "Now that the civil case is concluded, the Tennis Anti-Doping Program will begin an investigation, as we would in any doping case," an ITF spokesperson told AAP. A statement from the ATP to the AP said, "We are extremely disappointed in the behavior of this individual, which is in no way representative of the sport of tennis." The Australian Sports Anti-Doping Authority (ASADA) told the wire service it had been notified of the charges facing Odesnik prior to the Australian Open later that month. "We had to wait for Customs to take it to court. Now that has happened, our investigation team will look at the information going forward," said an ASADA spokesperson Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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06-04-2010, 07:04 PM	#28
acneman Join Date Nov 2005 Posts 554 Senior Member	Richard got all medieval on poor Rochus (I guess revenge for Miami?), crushed him 1 and 1 in 47 min. Lost just one point on serve all match. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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06-04-2010, 07:11 PM	#29
ChuttyAmult Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 498 Senior Member	Richard got all medieval on poor Rochus (I guess revenge for Miami?), crushed him 1 and 1 in 47 min. Lost just one point on serve all match. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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06-04-2010, 07:13 PM	#30
whatisthebluepill Join Date Nov 2005 Posts 613 Senior Member	Does Odesnik have anyone advising him? He's not too sharp. According to Matt Cronin: Wow - Odesnik hires high powered Miami defense attorney Christopher Lyons, who also defended Donte Stallworth and Warren Sapp . ITF: Odesnik playing because of due process, which 'can take some time & he has elected not to take a provisional suspension' http://twitter.com/TennisReporters Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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