Greg reveals fight with depression

Rusedski said he would not have been able to get through the scandal without the support of his wife Lucy. He said: "This has been a very difficult time. She has been my strength. People have not seen the ups and downs and lows of depression that I have gone through, and I could not have gone through it without my wife. She has been my rock."

Rusedski is discussing with the ATP how he can return to tennis. His lawyer Mark Gay would not reveal what action his client is considering but admitted the former US Open finalist was talking to the ATP about his low ranking. If the governing body give him a higher ranking then he would not have to qualify for major tournaments.

Rusedski said he wanted to help the ATP get to the bottom of the nandrolone scandal. He said he had tested positive after taking electrolyte tablets that were handed out by ATP trainers. The ATP have been unable to punish Rusedski and seven other players who tested positive for nandrolone because they are believed to be the source of the banned substances.

Rusedski said: "The players need to understand what is going on. The ATP have to be able to do something to get my career back. We are still having discussions and I hope they will be resolved in the next few days. But I don't know when my first tour match will be."

He added: "This is not about doping, it is about contamination. There is no way people on the tour are using nandrolone. It must be something given to the players. They need to find the solution. I have been put through an horrendous experience."

Rusedski also revealed that he still harbours hopes of a men's singles title at Wimbledon.

Rusedski said: "I want two more shots at winning Wimbledon. That is my dream. I love going out onto Centre Court with the British public behind me. There is no better place in the world. I've got to work on my fitness but to be able to get back on a tennis court would be a big buzz for me."