Volandri must love his asthma

Filippo Volandri's three-month ban for using an asthma drug has been lifted following an appeal to the Court of Arbitration for Sport. The Switzerland-based court also ruled that Volandri will be restored the ATP points and earnings he lost, the Italian tennis federation said on Tuesday.

The only punishment that will remain will be the elimination of Volandri's points and earnings at a tournament a year ago in Indian Wells, California, where he lost in the first round and failed a doping test. The Italian couldn't participate at this year's Australiam due to the ban.

"The nightmare is over, CAS recognized my good faith. I used the drug only for therapeutic needs and the ban was excessive." - Volandri said.

Volandri claimed he had a severe asthma attack the night before his match in Indian Wells and was forced to take more of the drug, salbutamol, than the allowed amount. More on that story HERE.

Volandri indicated he will sue the ITF.

"Someone made a mistake and will pay for it." - he said.

Yeah Filippo, make the pay for it. They all must suffer big time!

~jachal