The International Tennis Federation has DROPPED THE HAMMER on Maria Sharapova for DOPING and now Maria Sharapova was just hit with a TWO YEAR BAN!!!

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CelebNSports247.com has learned that Maria Sharapova has been BANNED by the International Tennis Federation for doping but she claims it’s “unfair” and vows to appeal.

Isn’t that always the case with athletes, saying “it’s NOT Fair!!!” This is where we need to add dozens of sad emoji’s crying like little babies.

As for, Maria Sharapova, the ITF just issued a statement saying Sharapova’s urine tested positive for meldonium, a metabolic modulator that’s prohibited in the sport.

Is it still unfair Maria?

Maria should count herself lucky since the ITF claims that they cut her a break when it comes to the punishment because she “promptly admitted” to the offense. Instead of starting the 2-year ban today, they will backdate the suspension to January 26 — the date of the sample collection.

The ITF also ruled that her results at the 2016 Australian Open should be disqualified — and she must forfeit her ranking points and prize money that she won at that event.

Of course, Sharapova says she did NOT intentionally use the substance and wants her fans to know she should not be considered a cheater.

The “so-called” innocent tennis player has released a statement:

“The ITF spent tremendous amounts of time and resources trying to prove I intentionally violated the anti-doping rules and the tribunal concluded I did not.”

“You need to know that the ITF asked the tribunal to suspend me for four years – the required suspension for an intentional violation — and the tribunal rejected the ITF’s position.”

She adds:

“I cannot accept an unfairly harsh two-year suspension … I will immediately appeal the suspension.”

“I intend to stand for what I believe is right and that’s why I will fight to be back on the tennis court as soon as possible.”

Thoughts?

What do you think of Maria Sharapova claims? Do you think that she took meldonium or no?

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