Maria Sharapova given two year ban for failed drugs test

Sharapova's suspension is backdated to January 26 this year.

Maria Sharapova given two year ban for failed drugs test
Wed, 08 Jun, 2016 - 17:15

Maria Sharapova has been banned for two years after failing a drugs test at the Australian Open, the International Tennis Federation has announced.

Sharapova's suspension is backdated to January 26 this year, when she tested positive for prohibited substance meldonium.

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