The timing of Maria Sharapova's positive drug test couldn't be worse. In the midst of a maelstorm concerning match fixing allegations (which as yet have not been bolstered by any evidence) the authorities in the game are now faced with another challenge not only to the integrity of the sport, but more specifically their commitment to administer it in the best sporting interests...
I think it's important to start with the purpose of anti-doping controls: is it to catch people who don’t follow the rules, or people who are trying to cheat?
I've never been convinced that tennis is serious about anti-doping, and based on this case, I think it should continue to be maligned.
MARIA SHARAPOVA'S DOPING GAFFE: THE LOW HANGING FRUIT?
