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Maria Sharapova is a 'cheater' and should not play tennis again - Eugenie Bouchard

Maria Sharapova is a "cheater" and should not have been allowed to return to tennis, says 2014 Wimbledon finalist Eugenie Bouchard.

The Russian won her first match after a 15-month doping ban on Wednesday, beating Roberta Vinci 7-5 6-3 in the first round of the Stuttgart Open.

She was controversially given a wildcard for the tournament.

Five-time Grand Slam winner Sharapova was suspended last March after testing positive for meldonium.

"She's a cheater and I don't think a cheater in any sport should be allowed to play that sport again," said Canadian Bouchard.