Caroline Wozniacki slams Porsche Grand Prix for giving drug cheat Maria Sharapova wildcard invitation to tournament that begins during her 15-month ban
CAROLINE WOZNIACKI has slammed the Porsche Grand Prix for giving drug cheat Maria Sharapova the green light to take part during her drug ban.
The Stuttgart tournament starts on April 24 and the Russian has been handed a wildcard to appear, despite her 15-month ban ending on April 26.
Caroline Wozniacki is not happy that tennis rival Maria Sharapova is allowed to enter a tournament during her drugs banPA:Press Association
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Wozniacki gave the Russian a back-handed compliment by admitting she raises the profile of the women’s game but said she should miss the competitionEPA
And ex-world No1 Wozniacki believes the Russian is getting special treatment because her name and face guarantee attention.
The Danish star said: "First of all I think she's a good draw for tennis, women's tennis in general.
“But two, I think it's questionable allowing – no matter who it is – a player that is still banned to play a tournament that week.
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"From the tournament side I think it's disrespectful to the other players and the WTA. But it is what it is.
“Obviously rules are twisted and turned in favour of who wants to do what.
"I think everyone deserves a second chance and I think she's going to come back and fight her way back.
“I'm sure she's going to play well. But at the same time, I feel when a player is banned for drugs, I think someone should start from the bottom and fight their way back."
Maria Sharapova was given a 15-month ban for the use of meldoniumGetty ImagesThe high-profile star has remained in the public eye with a number of appearancesSplash News
Wozniacki, speaking at the BNP Paribas Open in Indian Wells, does not believe the five-time grand slam winner should be able to walk into Germany and compete.
When asked specifically about whether Sharapova should play in competition, she said: "I think once a tournament is started and a player is banned, I don't think a player should be allowed to play that week."
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