WIMBLEDON, England -- Rafael Nadal is considering suing a French newspaper which loosely linked him to a Spanish doping probe.
Asked Monday at Wimbledon about the report in the weekly Le Journal du Dimanche, Nadal called it "nonsense" and strongly denied ever using performance-enhancing substances, saying, "I've never taken anything in my life, and I never will."
A Spanish doping investigation that led to the exclusion of several top cyclists from the Tour De France also reportedly involves athletes from other sports. Citing unidentified sources, Le Journal du Dimanche reported Sunday that Nadal could be one of those other athletes.
"I don't want to speak about untrue statements," Nadal said through a translator.
He added that his manager is speaking to lawyers about pursuing legal action.
Nadal beat Irakli Labadze 6-3, 7-6 (7-4), 6-3 on Monday to reach the Wimbledon quarterfinals for the first time. The two-time French Open champion has won a record 60 consecutive matches on clay.
