Maria Sharapova Nike suspends $70m contract

Maria Sharapova Nike suspends $70m contract
Nike has suspended its $70m contract with Maria Sharapova after she revealed that she failed a drug test at the Australian Open in January having tested positive for meldonium.

Maria Sharapova leghthy ban, with the International Tennis Federation [ITF] confirming she has been provisionally banned with effect from the 12 March.
Maria Sharapova Nike suspends $70m contract

A Nike statement read: "We are saddened and surprised by the news about Maria Sharapova.

"We have decided to suspend our relationship with Maria while the investigation continues.

"We will continue to monitor the situation."

Meldonium is used to treat diabetes and low magnesium, and the five-time Grand Slam champion said she had been taking it for health issues.

Meldonium with the wonderful side effect of increasing her endurance and performance, enhancing drug.