Question

Which five-time grand slam winner was suspended from play after testing positive for meldonium in 2016?

Answer 1

The five-time grand slam winner who was suspended from play after testing positive for meldonium in 2016 is Maria Sharapova. She was suspended for 15 months and later returned to the sport in 2017.

Answer 2

Maria Sharapova, the Russian tennis player, was suspended from play after testing positive for meldonium in 2016. Sharapova, a five-time grand slam winner, was found to have taken the banned substance during the Australian Open earlier that year. The suspension was initially for two years, but it was later reduced to 15 months. 

Answer 3

The five-time Grand Slam winner who was suspended from play after testing positive for meldonium in 2016 was Maria Sharapova. The Russian tennis player tested positive for the banned substance at the Australian Open in January 2016. She received a 15-month suspension from professional tennis, which impacted her ability to compete in major tournaments during that period. The incident generated significant media attention and had repercussions on Sharapova's career.