"This kind of entry (wild cards) into the tournament should apply to players who dropped in the ranking because of injury, illness or some other random event". I was disappointed and surprised when the news came out, but I think she has done her punishment.
Vinci lost all four sets and scored only four games in total during her two previous matches against Sharapova, but those were played on hard-court, 10 and five years ago, respectively.
Eisenbud leapt to the defence of his client on Friday as he hit out at Radwanska and Caroline Wozniacki, who previously described Sharapova's return to the WTA Tour as "disrespectful" to other players. It's normal that people talk about her, she's an vast champion, but from there to promoting her return to such an extent. At the same time, Sharapova may not need to receive a wild card for the qualifying draw, but to do it she will have to reach Stuttgart final.
Sharapova's 15-month suspension for the use of meldonium after the heart drug became a banned substance at the beginning of 2016, ends Wednesday.
Vinci, the 2015 US Open runner-up, said: "She is of course a great player, I have nothing against her".
"I find it shameful that the WTA is promoting a player who tested positive".
The wild cards won't be publicly announced until mid-May and the situation will be observed closely with Giudicelli expressing in the past that he is against doping.
Andy Murray, the current men's number one and a noted hard-liner on anti-doping, said in the Times last month: "I think you should really have to work your way back".
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"A player who has tested positive should start from scratch like everyone else and win her place back". "She is probably happy about her comeback. but practice is a little bit different from a match".
Simona Halep and Alize Cornet joined the growing legion of players criticizing tournament organizers for offering Sharapova a direct spot in their main draws.
Maria Sharapova's agent has said that people criticising her for possibly receiving a wild card into the French Open just want to keep another title threat out of Roland Garros.
Sharapova has also been handed a wild card into the Italian Open in Rome next month.
Sharapova is a two-time victor at Roland Garros, which starts on 28 May.
Giudicelli said he will discuss the matter with tournament director Guy Forget on May 15.
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