Sharapova off to winning start at St Petersburg

Sharapova off to winning start at St Petersburg

Russian star Maria Sharapova made a victorious debut at the WTA Saint Petersburg indoor tournament, beating Daria Gavrilova of Australia in straight sets on Monday.
Former champions Sharapova, Kvitova crash out of Wimbledon

Former champions Sharapova, Kvitova crash out of Wimbledon

Maria Sharapova suffered her first opening round Wimbledon defeat and earliest Grand Slam exit in eight years on Tuesday (Jul 3) when she was shocked by fellow Russian Vitalia Diatchenko, the world number 132.
Rain cuts short Nadal fightback, Muguruza crushes Sharapova

Rain cuts short Nadal fightback, Muguruza crushes Sharapova

Rafael Nadal was locked in a French Open quarter-final tussle with Argentinian Diego Schwartzman when rain ended play on Wednesday (Jun 6), after Garbine Muguruza thrashed Maria Sharapova to reach a last-four showdown with top seed Simona Halep.
Serena vs Sharapova - 5 classic matches

Serena vs Sharapova - 5 classic matches

PARIS: Serena Williams and Maria Sharapova will renew their bitter 14-year rivalry in the French Open last 16 on Monday (Jun 4), with the American dominating their record 19-2.
Serena to renew Sharapova rivalry, Nadal downs Gasquet for 16th time

Serena to renew Sharapova rivalry, Nadal downs Gasquet for 16th time

PARIS: Serena Williams set up a mouth-watering French Open showdown against bitter rival Maria Sharapova on Saturday (Jun 2) as Rafael Nadal kept his bid for an 11th title on track with a 16th successive win over childhood pal Richard Gasquet.
Serena set for Grand Slam return at Roland Garros

Serena set for Grand Slam return at Roland Garros

Three-time champion Serena Williams will make her eagerly-awaited return to Grand Slam tennis on Tuesday (May 29) with a French Open first-round match against Kristyna Pliskova on Court Philippe Chatrier.
Serena, Sharapova poised for French Open last-16 duel

Serena, Sharapova poised for French Open last-16 duel

Three-time champion Serena Williams could face longtime rival Maria Sharapova in the French Open last-16 after Thursday's draw which also handed Rafael Nadal a dream route to an 11th title.
Sharapova back at French Open with point to prove

Sharapova back at French Open with point to prove

PARIS: There will be questions about suspensions, favouritism and rivalries, and fashion, parties and candy lines.
Nadal, Djokovic to meet for 51st time in Rome

Nadal, Djokovic to meet for 51st time in Rome

Novak Djokovic set up an Italian Open semi-final blockbuster against old rival Rafael Nadal after both former world number one players battled back in thrilling last-eight clashes on Friday (May 18).
Svitolina off the mark in Rome, Sharapova battles through rain

Svitolina off the mark in Rome, Sharapova battles through rain

Defending champion Elina Svitolina eased into the third round of the WTA Italian Open on Tuesday (May 15) as three-time winner Maria Sharapova needed a marathon three sets to get past Australian Ashleigh Barty.
Djokovic edges past Nishikori at Madrid Open

Djokovic edges past Nishikori at Madrid Open

Novak Djokovic scored his best-ranked victory in almost a year by coming through his nightmare first round against world number 20 Kei Nishikori at the Madrid Open on Monday (May 7).
Sharapova withdraws from Miami Open with forearm injury

Sharapova withdraws from Miami Open with forearm injury

Maria Sharapova's troubled start to the season has continued with the Russian having to withdraw from the Miami Open due to a left forearm injury, tournament organisers said on Friday.
Sharapova splits with Dutch tennis coach

Sharapova splits with Dutch tennis coach

Five-time Grand Slam winner Maria Sharapova has decided to split with her tennis coach Sven Groeneveld following her shock first-round exit from the WTA Indian Wells tournament.
'What do they need doping for?' Shock at curling drugs case

'What do they need doping for?' Shock at curling drugs case

GANGNEUNG: The Olympic curling fraternity was reeling from a doping scandal at the Pyeongchang Winter Olympics Monday (Feb 19) - with many wondering why a curler would need performance-enhancing drugs at all.
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