Net gains: Sharapova to Harvard Business School during ban

The Court of Arbitration for Sport is expected to issue a ruling on her appeal by July 18, which keeps open the possibility she could compete at the Rio Olympics, which open August 5.

She topped the Forbes list for 11 years before tennis rival Serena Williams surpassed her in June with $28.9 million in total earnings over the past 12 months to Sharapova’s $21.9 million.

The 29-year-old, who was banned from the International Tennis Federation for two years after failing a drug test in January (16), has enrolled in business school at America’s prestigious Harvard University. “Can’t wait to start the programme!” she wrote, adding a graduation cap symbol. Sharapova made the announcement Saturday on Twitter and Facebook. Her agent, Max Eisenbud, told The Associated Press that it’s a two-week program involving two classes on campus, but he didn’t divulge what the program entailed. He was not clear what certification, if any, Sharapova would earn from the coursework.

Representatives for Harvard and Sharapova didn’t immediately comment Monday. Nike cut ties with Sharapova in March.

The five-time grand slam champ opened her own entrepreneurial candy business called Sugarpova, where she sells all her favorite treats to her fans.