March 2016, Sharapova ayaa shaaca ka qaaday in ay ku fashilantay baaritaanka daroogada ee 2016 Australian Open on January 26, 2016.
Dabcan, nooc ka sii adag xukunka ayaa ah "Bishii Maarso 2016, Sharapova waxay shaaca ka qaaday inay ku guuldareysatay baaritaanka daroogada ee 2016 Australian Open bishii Janaayo 26, 2016, iyadoo qirtay inay baaritaan ku sameysay meldonium, oo ah walax ay mamnuucday Hay'adda Caalamiga ah ee Ka-hortagga Isticmaalka Daroogada (WADA) ".