TENNIS NEWS - Former world number one Maria Sharapova will make her first grand slam appearance in over 18 months after she was awarded a main-draw wildcard for the upcoming US Open, organisers said on Tuesday.
The 30-year-old Russian, who returned from a 15-month doping ban earlier this year, was denied a wildcard at the French Open, then missed the grasscourt season, including Wimbledon, with a thigh injury.
Sharapova tweeted on Tuesday: “Thank you, @usopen. This is so so special. #goosebumps”.
Sharapova tested positive for the drug meldonium in 2016, which had been added to the World Anti-Doping Agency (Wada) banned substances list in January of that year.
The winner of five grand slam titles, including the 2006 US Open, said she was unaware of the change.
Sharapova awarded main draw wildcard at US Open
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