Haas missed his reverse singles match with stomach pains
The International Tennis Federation is investigating claims Germany's Tommy Haas was poisoned during the Davis Cup semi-final defeat by Russia.
Team-mate Alexander Waske told German tabloid Bild an unnamed Russian suggested to him Haas had been poisoned in Moscow.
"We take this very seriously," said an ITF spokeswoman.
Haas, who plans to undergo hair and blood tests, lost the opening singles match and was unable to play again.
Germany went into the final day with a 2-1 lead but Haas' replacement Philipp Petzschner lost in four sets before Russia clinched the decider with Andreev beating Philipp Kohlschreiber.
Waske said the poisoning claim was made by a Russian who manages various athletes.
"He said, as an aside, that it was bitter that Tommy Haas was poisoned," said Waske.
Former world number two Haas told Bild: "I was shocked when Alex told me this but when I thought back about how bad I felt at the time I can imagine it's possible."
The 29-year-old has arranged to undergo tests on Friday in New York.
He added: "I want to find out if any poison can be traced or confirmed."
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