Goodbye, tennis: Sharapova announces retirement

Goodbye, tennis: Sharapova announces retirement 1

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.
Sharapova career in balance after Melbourne humiliation

Sharapova career in balance after Melbourne humiliation

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.
Nadal in the pink as Sharapova hits all-time low at Australian Open

Nadal in the pink as Sharapova hits all-time low at Australian Open

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.
'Still a lot of fire' - Sharapova accepts Brisbane wildcard

'Still a lot of fire' - Sharapova accepts Brisbane wildcard

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.
Sharapova returns to action in Brisbane

Sharapova returns to action in Brisbane

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).
Sharapova still has 'fire and motivation' despite 2019 misery

Sharapova still has 'fire and motivation' despite 2019 misery

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.
Injury-dogged Sharapova commits to 2020 return

Injury-dogged Sharapova commits to 2020 return

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.
Serena-Sharapova showdown seizes spotlight at US Open

Serena-Sharapova showdown seizes spotlight at US Open

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.
Sharapova, Venus get wildcards for WTA Cincinnati event

Sharapova, Venus get wildcards for WTA Cincinnati event

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.
Sharapova quits Wimbledon in pain but vows to fight on

Sharapova quits Wimbledon in pain but vows to fight on

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.
Sharapova falls to ruthless Kerber in Mallorca Open

Sharapova falls to ruthless Kerber in Mallorca Open

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.
Sharapova makes winning return in Mallorca Open

Sharapova makes winning return in Mallorca Open

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.
Shoulder injury rules Sharapova out of Roland Garros

Shoulder injury rules Sharapova out of Roland Garros

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).
Injured Sharapova withdraws from Miami Open

Injured Sharapova withdraws from Miami Open

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.
Injured Sharapova out of Indian Wells: organisers

Injured Sharapova out of Indian Wells: organisers

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).
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