(Reuters) - Canadian Eugenie Bouchard has lashed out at the WTA for giving Maria Sharapova the chance to compete in tournaments after serving a 15-month doping ban and said the Russian is a "cheater" who should never be allowed to play again. Bouchard, a 2014 Wimbledon finalist, told the Istanbul-based TRT World in an interview that a bad example had been set. I don't think a cheater in any sport should be allowed to play that sport again," she said. I think from the WTA it sends the wrong message to young kids: 'cheat and we'll welcome you back with open arms'. "I don't think that's right and (Sharapova is) definitely not someone I can say I look up to any more."

Source: The Star April 27, 2017 07:30 UTC