Tag: Maria Sharapova
Sharapova crashes, Kerber through in Wuhan
Fourth seed Maria Sharapova crashed out of the $2.4 million WTA Wuhan Open in two sets Wednesday, while world number…
Sharapova leads tributes as Li Na exits tennis
Maria Sharapova led tributes to Li Na at China’s Wuhan Open Sunday as the local hero tearfully explained her decision…
Sharapova survives as Venus is dumped
World number two Simona Halep and two-time champion Venus Williams tumbled out of the US Open on Friday, but Maria…
Sharapova comes back to defeat spirited Halep
Maria Sharapova won a re-match of her French Open title victory over Simona Halep, rallying for a 3-6, 6-4, 6-4…
Sharapova out, Serena suffers health scare
Maria Sharapova suffered more Wimbledon heartache as the French Open champion crashed to a shock 7-6 (7/4), 4-6, 6-4 defeat…
Mayweather is highest paid sportsman
Undefeated boxing superstar Floyd Mayweather was named the highest-paid athlete in sports Wednesday by Forbes magazine, bumping off 2013 winner…
Sharapova wins French Open
Maria Sharapova won her second French Open title in three years at Roland Garros on Saturday, defeating Romania’s Simona Halep…
Comeback queen Sharapova wins Madrid Open
Maria Sharapova fought back to defeat Simona Halep 1-6, 6-2, 6-3 on Sunday to win her second clay title of…
Sharapova faces Halep in Madrid Open final
Maria Sharapova secured her place in the final of the Madrid Open for the second consecutive year with a comfortable…
Serena overpowers Sharapova again, reaches Miami final
Serena Williams extended her dominance of Maria Sharapova on Thursday, defeating the Russian 6-4, 6-3 to reach the final of…
Tennis: Serena, Sharapova set to clash again in Miami
Maria Sharapova and Serena Williams will have a rematch of their 2013 final in the ATP and WTA Miami Masters…
Nadal hammers Hewitt, Sharapova survives
World number one Rafael Nadal hammered former number one Lleyton Hewitt 6-1, 6-3 Saturday to reach the third round at…
Nadal, Sharapova ousted in Indian Wells
It was a night of two stunning upsets in Indian Wells ATP Masters and WTA hardcourt tournaments as defending champions…
Fashion passion bonds Serena, Sharapova
The sometimes tense relationship between tennis superstars Maria Sharapova and Serena Williams may be taking a turn for the better…
Sharapova, Jankovic follow Serena out of Australian Open
Injury-hit third seed Maria Sharapova was stunned at the Australian Open by Slovak Dominika Cibulkova on Monday, the second major…
Tennis: Aussie Open Jacks Prize Money To $31m
Australian Open organisers on Wednesday boosted prize money for the 2014 Grand Slam to Aus$33 million (US$31 million) and said…
Tennis: Sharapova withdraws from US Open
Russian world number three Maria Sharapova has pulled out of the US Open because of a right shoulder injury, tournament…
Tennis: Stephens knocks out Sharapova, Federer wins
CINCINNATI (AFP) – American Sloane Stephens snatched her second major scalp of the season as she toppled former champion Maria…
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Federer, Hewitt, Sharapova crash out on Black Wednesday
Defending champion Roger Federer followed other notable big guns in world tennis when he crashed out of Wimbledon on Wednesday.…
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Serena Williams clinches 16th Grand Slam
Serena Williams won her second French Open title on Saturday, 11 years after her first triumph, defeating title-holder Maria Sharapova…
Serena, Sharapova book French Open showdown
Serena Williams blitzed hapless Sara Errani 6-0, 6-1 in just 46 minutes on Thursday to reach her second French Open…
French Open S/Final: Azarenka Battles Sharapova
Victoria Azarenka expects another “intense” battle against Maria Sharapova Thursday when the pair open a new chapter in their uneasy…
Tennis: Serena, Sharapova March On At French Open
Serena Williams and Maria Sharapova stayed firmly on course for a French Open final showdown by scoring one-sided wins in…
Serena fears ‘lady in mirror’ ahead French Open
In form, Serena Williams is favoured to win a second French Open title, but her record at Roland Garros would…
Rome Masters: Murray Injured, Nadal Wins
Back pain forced Andy Murray to retire midway through his second-round match at the Italian Open yesterday. He may have…
Serena Williams retains Madrid title
Serena Williams retained her Madrid Open title on Sunday with a devastating display to beat world number two Maria Sharapova…
Nadal faces Wawrinka for Madrid title
Rafael Nadal reached a seventh consecutive final since returning from a seven-month injury layoff with 6-0, 6-4 win over compatriot…
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Serena Williams clinches record 6th Sony Open Title
Serena Williams proved she still has a lot to offer world tennis even at 31, when she overpowered Maria Sharapova…
Tennis: It’s Serena-Sharapova final in Miami
Five-time champion Serena Williams wasted no time booking her berth in the WTA Miami final by steamrolling Agnieszka Radwanska 6-0,…
Sony Open: Serena, Sharapova Advance In Miami
Maria Sharapova powered her way past another opponent at the Sony Open in Miami on Monday as the Russian world…