CEO of Head: 'Sharapova made an honest mistake'

The racquet manufacturer Head has announced it plans to extend its contract with Maria Sharapova, despite her positive test for banned drug meldonium.

The Russian had already lost the backing of sponsors including Nike and Tag Heuer.

The Chairman of Head Johan Eliasch told Shaun Ley why his firm was standing by her.

(Photo: Maria Sharapova with a Head tennis racquet, in January 2016. Credit: AP)