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Maria Sharapova: French Open tournament director Guy Forget expects wildcard controversy

The decision on whether to give Maria Sharapova a French Open wildcard will cause controversy when announced, tournament director Guy Forget says.

Sharapova, 30, has played in three events since her 15-month ban for using meldonium ended in April.

A decision on her participation the tournament, which starts on 28 May, will be released on Facebook at 18:00 BST on Tuesday.

"Some say she shouldn't get it, others say she served her time," said Forget.

"As you talk with players, it's very controversial," Forget told BBC Sport. "So no matter what happens, there will be a lot of questions around that wildcard.