Twitter reacts as Maria Sharapova's ban is shortened

Updated: 04 October 2016 19:58 IST - Published: 04 October 2016 19:39 IST

Kvitova and Murray's answers earlier today in Beijing when asked about an eventual return of Sharapova next season : pic.twitter.com/ciw1DyYM7t
— Carole Bouchard (@carole_bouchard) October 4, 2016

Sharapova: "I hope... no other tennis player will have to go through what I went through...I’m coming back soon and I can’t wait.”
— Jon Wertheim (@jon_wertheim) October 4, 2016

#BREAKING Tennis: Sharapova hails doping ban cut 'one of my happiest days'
— AFP news agency (@AFP) October 4, 2016

So Sharapova had her ban reduced for using her 'heart medication' but without a TUE to use it in the future I assume she'll have to retire.
— Colin Lynch (@FormerTTchamp) October 4, 2016

Except, there's nothing to celebrate whichever way you look at it.
— Anne Keothavong (@annekeothavong) October 4, 2016

I just don't know what to think or believe anymore.
— Anne Keothavong (@annekeothavong) October 4, 2016

1. Key CAS findings:

- Sharapova bore "no significant fault": MS bore some fault in ADRV but level fell short of "significant fault.
— WTA Insider (@WTA_insider) October 4, 2016

#Sharapova ban ends 4/25/17. 1st tourneys eligible for: Stuttgart, Istanbul. As Slam champ, she will have unlimited access to WCs #tennis
— Nick McCarvel (@NickMcCarvel) October 4, 2016

Sharapova's will first be eligible to play in Rabat or Prague. Let the bidding war commence.
— Tumaini Carayol (@tumcarayol) October 4, 2016