Maria Sharapova suspension came a few weeks before she announced to go back to school. The tennis player decided to learn a lesson at Harvard business school after not being able to play any match for two years due to sports banning.

Maria Sharapova suspension in tennis

The 29-year-old Russian tennis player was officially suspended on June 8 after being tested positive for meldonium. The Grand Slam champ admitted to use the doping due to heart problems but did not know that the chemical is in included in the anti-doping list.

Maria Sharapova suspension for two years is 'unfairly harsh' for her

In her press conference, Sharapova said sorry to the public and claimed that she has been using Mildronate for the past decade. However, she had no idea that Mildronate - that has another name, meldonium, is included in the anti-doping list, US Magazine reported.

Maria Sharapova suspension has been the highlight in sports news especially after she plans to appeal the ban, stating that she 'did not intentionally violate' anti-doping rules. A full statement can be read on Maria Sharapova Facebook Page.

Maria Sharapova Harvard enrollment

Maria Sharapova Harvard enrollment announcement came a few weeks after the official banning. Posted a photo of her in front of the Harvard Business School sign, she stated that she cannot wait to start the program.

The tennis star's agent, Max Eisenbud confirmed Maria Sharapova Harvard news and explained that she will be taking a two-week course in the campus. Her enrollment at Harvard business school might have something to do with her business line, Sugarpova candy.

Sharapova has been actively updating her Harvard activities on Twitter including a picture of her first presentation in class room.

Maria Sharapova suspension is a viral sports news and it causes her fans to stand up for her by creating a campaign with hastags like #StandWithMaria and #LetMariaPlay

#BTS from the class room. 'Microsoft and Sugarpova learning something new today at Harvard' pic.twitter.com/sUY55uBRBk

— Maria Sharapova (@MariaSharapova) July 1, 2016