Maria Sharapova said she tested positive for banned substance
Maria Sharapova has taken to Facebook to thank her friends and fans for their unflinching support to her during a very trying time in her career.
Sharapova who failed a dope test has been suspended pending a verdict.
While there’s been loads of stern and critical reactions to her announcement that she has been using melodium, a banned substance for heart reasons, many have also ome to her defence.
In appreciation for their support she sent a statement to her fans: “I woke up yesterday morning with an inbox, in full capacity of love and compassion.
“The first email I immediately opened was from my best friend, you know, the type of person who can make you smile and cry with only one word and who I spent the evening on the phone with, checking up on me, how was I doing?
“On average, I love the mornings. New day, new start. It is fair to say that this day was not average. Nothing came to mind at 6am, except that I am determined to play tennis again and I hope I will have the chance to do so. I wish I didn’t have to go through this, but I do – and I will.
“I needed to sweat, to push through and grind as I have done most of my life, so I made my way to the gym. That’s when I realized a bunch of tinted windowed cars were following me. The good old paparazzi, back on the trail.
“I have not been online much except the odd search for a new antique coffee table (random, I know), but my friends made a collage for me with all your beautiful messages and hashtags that you created (#IStandWithMariaand #LetMariaPlay). I spent the afternoon reading them next to my …Read More
Source:: PM Newspaper
