Sponsors step back from Sharapova after doping test admission

Sportswear giant Nike has suspended its relationship with Maria Sharapova and watchmaker Tag Heuer has curtailed talks with the Russian tennis ace over an extension of their endorsement deal after she admitted yesterday (Monday) to having failed a doping test at the Australian Open in January.

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