Sharapova reveals that she has been taking medicine given to her by her doctor for the past 10 years that was not on the banned substances list. However, on 1 January it was added, with Sharapova unaware, and she confirms that she accepts that she has failed a drugs test.
"I know that with this I face consequences and I don't want to end my career this way and I hope that will have a chance to play again."
Sharapova reveals that she has been taking medicine given to her by her doctor for the past 10 years that was not on the banned substances list. However, on 1 January it was added, with Sharapova unaware, and she confirms that she accepts that she has failed a drugs test.
"I know that with this I face consequences and I don't want to end my career this way and I hope that will have a chance to play again."