Former ATP No. 7 Fernando Verdasco has received a two-month suspension for an involuntary violation of the rules. He did not renew his license that allowed him to use the banned substance.

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Fernando Verdasco is disqualified for two months for an unintentional violation of anti-doping rules

In February, the Spaniard was tested and the International Tennis Integrity Agency (ITIA) announced that his urine contained the banned substance methylphenidate.

“The player admitted to the anti-doping rule violation and explained that he had been diagnosed with ADHD and was legally using methylphenidate as a prescribed medication for the condition under a therapeutic use authorization (TUE).” ITIA reports.

Verdasco forgot to renew his AUT when it expired and the ban will expire in January 2023.

Methylphenidate is a psychostimulant approved for the treatment of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).