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Sharapova failed a drug test at the 2016 Australian Open, testing positive for meldonium, a...

January 1, 2016 · Maria Sharapova · Tennis · On this day

Maria Sharapova

Sharapova failed a drug test at the 2016 Australian Open, testing positive for meldonium, a substance that had been banned (effective 1 January 2016) by the World Anti-Doping.

About Maria Sharapova

Maria Sharapova is a retired Russian professional tennis player, renowned for her powerful game and competitive spirit. With a career spanning nearly two decades, she became one of the sport's most recognizable figures, winning five Grand Slam titles and achieving the world No. 1 ranking.

  • Nationality: Russia
  • Born: April 19, 1987
  • Career titles: 36
  • Grand Slam singles titles: 5
  • Career win-loss record: 645-171

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