Federer Surprised, Disappointed By Agassi's Admission By Tennis Week
Thursday, October 29, 2009

Roger Federer said Andre Agassi's admission that he used crystal meth and then lied to the ATP about it in 1997 is disappointing, but stressed he believes tennis is a clean sport today.

"It was a shock when I heard the news," Federer said at a press conference today in comments published by AFP. "I am disappointed and I hope there are no more such cases in future."

Federer, who beat Agassi in the 2005 US Open, said Agassi's contributions far outweigh his errors in judgement.

"(Agassi) has done a lot for tennis, both as a player and as a human being," Federer said. "Today, he raises millions of dollars for his foundation for disadvantaged children."

Pointing out top players today are tested between 20 and 30 times a year, Federer said "our sport must stay clean."

 

 

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