During a press conference Monday in Los Angeles, Maria Sharapova, a five-time Grand Slam champion, announced she had failed a drug test at the Australian Open. Needless to say, fellow players and analysts were quick to react to the stunning news.
"I did fail the test and I take full responsibility for it," a sombre Sharapova said at a press conference at a downtown Los Angeles hotel. "I made "I am very saddened to hear this news about Maria," WTA chief executive Steve Simon said in a
a press conference tomorrow for a "major announcement", leading to speculation of retirement. Questions have arisen after an injury filled last eight months, with the Russian only playing three tournaments in the past eight months. The press
Earlier today, it was revealed that Maria Sharapova would be holding a press conference at some point this afternoon. Some believed the 28-year-old tennis star may be announcing her retirement—and stealing some thunder from Peyton Manning's
Editor's note: In her press conference, Maria Sharapova said she was notified several days ago that she had failed a test for Meldonium. The drug, she said, had not been been banned until this year. She did not indicate what the penalties would be or