Tennis stars past and present react to Sharapova's admission that she failed drugs test

Sharapova has split opinion among sports stars after admitting she failed drugs test Credit: REUTERS/John French

Current and former tennis stars have been reacting to Maria Sharapova's shocking announcement that she had failed a drugs test on Twitter with opinion split over the players admission.

Here is what people have been saying:

Former three times Grand Slam singles champion Jennifer Capriati said the drug should have been "banned long ago".

Retired ex-World No. 1 womens player Martina Navratilova said she hoped it was an honest mistake.

Current Australian professional tennis player and commonwealth games champion Matt Ebden raised questions over Sharapova's innocence.

Former world No. 1 Boris Becker stated he was "still in shock" at the news.

Retired ex-World No. 4 mens player James Blake praised Sharapova for admitting her mistake.

Current US tennis star Ryan Harrison said he believed it was an "honest mistake".