Telephone 'trial' will not aid Rusedski

Greg Rusedski’s hopes of escaping suspension following a positive test for nandrolone are not thought to hang on the manner in which the tribunal is formed.

Reports have suggested the three-man panel, to be chaired by Montreal QC Yves Fortier, would not be able to convene in the Canadian city on February 9 as previously scheduled and are ready to conduct the hearing via a conference call.