(January 10, 2017) Maria Sharapova is set to return from her ban from tennis on April 26,at the Porsche Grand Prix in Stuttgart, where she has been given a wild card. The Russian who holds five major titles and is a three-time champion at Stuttgart, … [Read more...]
ITF Statement Regarding the Case of Maria Sharapova
ITF STATEMENT 6 October 2016 ITF statement regarding the case of Maria Sharapova The ITF, as the administrator of the Tennis Anti-Doping Programme on behalf of all of tennis’s governing bodies, wishes to respond to statements … [Read more...]
Maria Sharapova’s Ban Reduced to 15 Months
From the International Tennis Federation: CAS decision in the case of Maria Sharapova Press Release 4 October 2016 – London, ENGLAND - An appeal panel appointed under the Code of Sports-related Arbitration of the Court of Arbitration for Sport … [Read more...]
Varvara Lepchenko Cleared After Positive Meldonium Tests
From the International Tennis Federation: Tennis Anti-Doping Programme 20 September 2016 – London, ENGLAND Decision in the case of Varvara Lepchenko The International Tennis Federation announced today that Varvara … [Read more...]
Maria Sharapova Suspended for Two Years for Testing Positive for Meldonium
(June 8, 2016) Maria Sharapova has been suspended from tennis for two years for testing positive for meldonium at the Australian Open. Sharapova said she will appeal the ruling by an independent three-person panel appointed by the … [Read more...]
Venus Williams’ Return to Indian Wells Ends in a Loss to Qualifier Kurumi Nara
(March 11, 2016) INDIAN WELLS, California – After a 15-year absence, Venus Williams returned to Indian Wells on Friday to face Kurumi Nara. The qualifier from Japan ranked 89th in the world spoiled Williams’ return winning 6-4, 6-3 on Center Court to … [Read more...]
Maria Sharapova Posts Letter to Fans on Her Facebook Page
(March 11, 2016) Maria Sharapova posted a letter to her fans on her Facebook page on Friday. Sharapova announced on Monday that she had tested positive for Meldonium at the Australian Open. The drug became a banned substance as of January. Maria … [Read more...]
Novak Djokovic on Maria Sharapova: “I do feel sorry about what’s happening with her”
(March 11, 2016) INDIAN WELLS, California - Four-time BNP Paribas Open winner Novak Djokovic held a pre-tournament news conference after the unveiling of his winner’s mural in Stadium Plaza. Djokovic was asked about his views on Maria Sharapova and … [Read more...]
Maria Sharapova Announces She Failed Drug Test at Australian Open
Embed from Getty Images (March 7, 2016) Maria Sharapova held a news conference on Monday in Los Angeles to announce that she failed a drug test at the Australian Open. Sharapova tested positive for meldonium, a drug she says she’s been using for … [Read more...]