London, England, 19 Apr 2010 - The International Tennis Federation announced today that, from Friday, 16 April, Wayne Odesnik (USA) has accepted a voluntary provisional suspension from all events covered under the Tennis Anti-Doping Programme, including Grand Slam tournaments, ATP-sanctioned events and ITF-sanctioned tournaments.

In accordance with normal policy, the ITF does not intend to make further comment on this matter until its resolution.

The Tennis Anti-Doping Programme is a comprehensive and internationally recognised drug-testing programme that applies to all players competing at tournaments sanctioned by the ITF, ATP and Sony Ericsson WTA Tour.

Players are tested for substances prohibited by the World Anti-Doping Agency and upon a finding that a Doping Offence has been committed, sanctions are imposed in accordance with the requirements of the World Anti-Doping Code.

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