Maria Sharapova Heads to Harvard Business School During Dope Ban
Maria Sharapova was handed a two-year ban by the International Tennis Federation after she tested positive for meldonium at the Australian Open this year
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Maria Sharapova enrolled herself at Harvard Business School for a course
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Sharapova was banned by ITF for two years after failing drugs test
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Sharapova has appealed against the ban handed to her
Maria Sharapova is headed to Harvard Business School for a two-week programme this summer.
The 29-year-old Russian tennis star posted on Facebook and Twitter on Saturday a picture of her seated next to a sign for the school and the message: "'Not sure how this happened but Hey Harvard! Can't wait to start the program!"
Her agent Max Eisenbud said Monday that the programme involves two classes on campus. Eisenbud wasn't clear what certification, if any, she'd earn from the coursework.
A Harvard spokesman didn't comment Monday.
Sharapova was handed a two-year ban by the International Tennis Federation after she tested positive for meldonium at the Australian Open in January. The substance had been banned at the start of 2016.
The five-time Grand Slam champion and former No. 1-ranked player has appealed against the ban.
She is trying to overturn or reduce the suspension, which was imposed by the International Tennis Federation.