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Sharapova Suspended 2 Years for Doping

MELDONIUM

Failed a drug test in January.

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Maria Sharapova has been suspended for two years by the International Tennis Federation for illegal doping. The tennis star tested positive for meldonium in January; she said at the time she was not aware the drug was banned. Because of the time of her test, officials said her Australian Open results from January will be voided and she must forfeit the prize money.

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