February 27, 2020 | 08:54
Five-time Grand Slam winner Maria Sharapova, one of the world's most recognisable sportswomen, on Wednesday (Feb 26) announced her retirement at the age of 32.
January 22, 2020 | 22:40
Maria Sharapova burst onto the scene as a supremely gifted teenager and won five Grand Slams before serving a drugs ban, but at age 32 a persistent injury has now thrown her turbulent career into grave doubt.
January 21, 2020 | 15:06
Top seed Rafael Nadal turned on the style as he launched his bid for a record-equalling 20th Major title at the Australian Open on Tuesday (Jan 21), but falling star Maria Sharapova hit a career low.
January 01, 2020 | 09:32
Former world number one Maria Sharapova said Tuesday (Dec 31) she still had "a lot of fire" as she attempts to resurrect her career after an injury-plagued 2019.
December 31, 2019 | 09:36
Former world number one Maria Sharapova will open her 2020 campaign in Brisbane after being awarded a wild card by organisers, the five-time major winner announced on Monday (Dec 30).
December 20, 2019 | 09:37
Maria Sharapova insisted on Thursday (Dec 19) that she still has the "internal fire and motivation" to compete professionally, despite the lingering shoulder problem that kept her out of action for long stretches this season.
October 09, 2019 | 10:02
Maria Sharapova said on Tuesday (Oct 8) that she could make a comeback at Luxembourg next week after her troublesome shoulder forced her to withdraw injured from the WTA indoor event in Linz.
August 26, 2019 | 09:08
Serena Williams faces Maria Sharapova in a blockbuster first-round match on Monday (Aug 26) at the US Open, the feature showdown on the first day of the year's final Grand Slam tennis event.
July 30, 2019 | 09:11
Former world number ones Maria Sharapova and Venus Williams were given wildcard entries into next month's WTA Cincinnati tournament, a key tuneup event for the US Open.
July 03, 2019 | 10:09
Fifteen years after shooting to global fame when she captured the Wimbledon title and the hearts of Centre Court, an emotional Maria Sharapova quit the tournament in pain on Tuesday (Jul 2), raising more questions about her future in the sport.
June 21, 2019 | 12:00
Maria Sharapova's return from injury at the Mallorca Open came to an abrupt end on Thursday (Jun 20) as she was convincingly beaten 6-2, 6-3 by Angelique Kerber.
June 19, 2019 | 09:26
Maria Sharapova made a winning return from injury on Tuesday (Jun 18) by beating Viktoria Kuzmova 7-6 (10/8), 6-0 to reach the second round of the Mallorca Open.
May 16, 2019 | 09:13
Maria Sharapova has pulled out of this year's French Open with a shoulder injury, the two-time former Roland Garros winner announced on Wednesday (May 15).
February 28, 2019 | 13:08
MIAMI: Maria Sharapova withdrew from next month's Miami Open on Wednesday (Feb 27) following surgery last week to repair her injured right shoulder, tournament organisers said.
February 14, 2019 | 10:22
Maria Sharapova has withdrawn from next month's WTA Indian Wells Open after failing to overcome a right shoulder injury, tournament organisers said on Wednesday (Feb 13).