By: Express Web Desk |
Updated: August 15, 2017 10:13 pm
This will the Russian’s first Grand Slam in over a year with her last appearance coming at the Australian Open in 2016.
Maria Sharapova has been granted a wild-card invitation for the US Open’s main draw. According to AP, Sharapova is among the eight women who have been made part of the 128-player field for the Grand Slam by the US Tennis Association. This will the Russian’s first Grand Slam in over a year with her last appearance coming at the Australian Open in 2016.
In the intervening months, Sharapova tested positive for newly banned drug meldonium which led to imposition of a 15-month ban. The ban expired in April and since then she has been offered wildcards to play in a few tournaments on the WTA Tour. However, Sharapova was refused a wildcard at the French Open and she confirmed she will miss Wimbledon later in the year due to injury.
More to come….
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