CAS to give Sharapova verdict Tuesday
 

LAUSANNE: The world´s top sports court will rule Tuesday on Maria Sharapova´s appeal against her two-year tennis ban over doping.

In a statement, the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) in Lausanne, Switzerland said the verdict will be issued at 3:00 pm (1300 GMT).

The 29-year-old Russian tested positive for the banned medication meldonium during January´s Australian Open. In a severe blow to her reputation, the infringement was revealed in March.

The product had just been added to the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) list on January 1.

The ruling had initially been expected in July, with Sharapova hoping to be reinstated in time for the Rio Games.

But both Sharapova´s camp and the International Tennis Federation, which imposed the ban, needed further time in preparing their case.

The five-time grand slam winner said she had been taking the substance for 10 years to help treat illnesses, a heart issue and a magnesium deficiency.

She also claimed it had entirely escaped her attention that the product had been added to the banned substance list.

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