Maria Sharapova: an inspirational and a great fighter
4 years, 10 months ago

Maria Sharapova: an inspirational and a great fighter

Deccan Chronicle  

Maria Sharapova’s fellow players described her as inspirational and praised her fighting spirit following the Russian’s announcement of her retirement from tennis at the age of 32 on Wednesday. World number one Novak Djokovic heard about Sharapova’s retirement after he reached the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships quarter-finals and asked the crowd to applaud her for everything she accomplished. “Even if she didn’t play well she was still believing in her game and still being aggressive and believing in her shots, which I’m really admiring.” Tennis great Billie Jean King said on Twitter that ever since Sharapova, who has also established a confectionary company called Sugarpova, won her maiden Grand Slam title she has been a “great champion”. “Maria, the best is yet to come for you!” A winner of 36 WTA titles who completed her career Grand Slam at Roland Garros in 2012 and spent 21 weeks atop the world rankings, Sharapova was at times the biggest attraction in her sport. “She will be greatly missed by her millions of fans around the world, but I know this will also mark an exciting new beginning for Maria,” said WTA chairman Steve Simon.

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The Hindu  

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The Hindu  

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Factbox: Five-times Grand Slam champion Maria Sharapova
4 years, 10 months ago

Factbox: Five-times Grand Slam champion Maria Sharapova

Deccan Chronicle  

Factbox on Russia’s Maria Sharapova who announced her retirement from tennis on Wednesday at the age of 32: Born: April 19, 1987 in Nyagan, Russia Current world singles ranking: 373 Singles Career High Ranking: 1 GRAND SLAM TITLES: Five: Wimbledon ; U.S. Open ; Australian Open ; French Open MAKING HER NAME * Born in Siberia, moves to Black Sea …

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4 years, 10 months ago

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CNN  

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Associated Press  

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4 years, 10 months ago

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Associated Press  

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The Hindu  

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4 years, 10 months ago

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Daily Mail  

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4 years, 10 months ago

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CNN  

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Maria Sharapova unsure of 2021 Australian Open entry as she crashes out of this year's tournament

Daily Mail  

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4 years, 11 months ago

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Deccan Chronicle  

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4 years, 11 months ago

Maria Sharapova downfall: Does Australian Open defeat mark the end?

CNN  

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Maria Sharapova receives Australian Open wildcard
5 years ago

Maria Sharapova receives Australian Open wildcard

Deccan Chronicle  

Melbourne: Five-time Grand Slam winner Maria Sharapova was Wednesday handed an Australian Open wildcard as she attempts to resurrect her career after an injury-plagued 2019. The 32-year-old, who won the tournament in 2008, has slipped down the rankings to 147, outside automatic qualification, and was bounced out of the Brisbane International this week in the first round. Until Brisbane, Sharapova …

Maria Sharapova handed Australian Open wildcard
5 years ago

Maria Sharapova handed Australian Open wildcard

The Hindu  

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Maria Sharapova accepts Brisbane International wildcard
5 years ago

Maria Sharapova accepts Brisbane International wildcard

The Hindu  

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Sharapova still has ‘fire and motivation’ despite 2019 misery
5 years ago

Sharapova still has ‘fire and motivation’ despite 2019 misery

The Hindu  

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Maria Sharapova commits to 2020 tennis return
5 years, 3 months ago

Maria Sharapova commits to 2020 tennis return

The Hindu  

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History repeats for Maria Sharapova
5 years, 4 months ago

History repeats for Maria Sharapova

Deccan Chronicle  

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'I believe in my ability’, says Maria Sharapova after US Open loss to Serena Williams
5 years, 4 months ago

'I believe in my ability’, says Maria Sharapova after US Open loss to Serena Williams

The Hindu  

Maria Sharapova said she remains confident in her ability to compete with the best despite Monday’s crushing defeat by old foe Serena Williams in the first round of the US Open. Sharapova upset Simona Halep in the first round here two years ago but could not revive that magic in the showcase opening-night match in the year’s final Grand Slam …

Serena Williams, Maria Sharapova to meet for 1st time at US open
5 years, 4 months ago

Serena Williams, Maria Sharapova to meet for 1st time at US open

Deccan Chronicle  

Serena Williams and Maria Sharapova will have their first ever clash at Flushing Meadows at the US Open next week after being drawn against each other in the first round. Sharapova beat Williams twice in 2004, but has not prevailed since, not counting a walkover in the 2018 French Open, where the American pulled out with an injury. If Williams, …

Sharapova, Venus get wildcards for WTA Cincinnati event
5 years, 5 months ago

Sharapova, Venus get wildcards for WTA Cincinnati event

The Hindu  

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. The 32-year-old Russian owns 36 WTA titles, including five Grand Slam crowns, and is ranked 81st in the world. 1s and multiple Major winners @Venuseswilliams and @MariaSharapova have been awarded the first wild …

Maria Sharapova retires from first round Wimbledon match against Pauline Parmentier
5 years, 6 months ago

Maria Sharapova retires from first round Wimbledon match against Pauline Parmentier

CNN  

CNN — Maria Sharapova retired for the first time in her grand slam career at Wimbledon but suggested she isn’t about to quit the game for good after a series of demoralizing injuries. Sharapova stopped with a left forearm issue while trailing France’s Pauline Parmentier 6-4 6-7 0-5 in the first round after initially leading by a set and 5-2. …

Maria Sharapova pulls out of French Open with shoulder injury
5 years, 7 months ago

Maria Sharapova pulls out of French Open with shoulder injury

India TV News  

Russian tennis star Maria Sharapova has pulled out of the upcoming French Open because of her long-standing shoulder injury. "In better news, I have returned to the practice court, and slowly building the strength back in my shoulder. Sharapova, who won the French title in 2012 and 2014, returned to the tour in April 2017 after serving a 15-month ban …

Maria Sharapova enjoys NYC outing with millionaire boyfriend Alexander Gilkes
5 years, 8 months ago

Maria Sharapova enjoys NYC outing with millionaire boyfriend Alexander Gilkes

Daily Mail  

She was due to be competing at the Italian Open, but was forced to withdraw due to a right shoulder injury. And Maria Sharapova was trying to enjoy her recovery, stepping out with her boyfriend Alexander Gilkes in New York City on Wednesday to enjoy some shopping. Time out: Maria Sharapova was trying to enjoy her recovery, stepping out with …

St Petersburg Ladies' Trophy: Maria Sharapova withdraws from tournament with right shoulder issue
5 years, 11 months ago

St Petersburg Ladies' Trophy: Maria Sharapova withdraws from tournament with right shoulder issue

Firstpost  

31-year-old Maria Sharapova has been struggling back to elite fitness since watching from the sidelines during her 15-month doping ban that ended in 2017 Saint Petersburg: Maria Sharapova’s ongoing right shoulder problems led her to pull out of the Saint Petersburg tournament, the organisers said on Wednesday. “I tried to do everything possible to be able to be ready to …

Maria Sharapova makes impressive start in St Petersburg
5 years, 11 months ago

Maria Sharapova makes impressive start in St Petersburg

The Hindu  

Maria Sharapova marked her debut at the St Petersburg Ladies Trophy with a comfortable 6-0 6-4 victory over Daria Gavrilova. Sharapova arrived back on home soil after reaching the fourth round at the Australian Open, the world number 29 having beaten defending champion Caroline Wozniacki in Melbourne. A string of powerful groundstrokes helped Sharapova take complete control of the opening …

Maria Sharapova beats Caroline Wozniacki at Australian Open
5 years, 11 months ago

Maria Sharapova beats Caroline Wozniacki at Australian Open

CNN  

CNN — Maria Sharapova outlasting roadrunner Caroline Wozniacki in lengthy rallies? I’m not sure where she is.” Video Ad Feedback Sharapova's return to the grand slam stage 01:35 - Source: CNN A pleasant handshake ensued when the match concluded after 2 1/2 hours, though Wozniacki offered a frosty reply when asked if she was on “friendly terms” with Sharapova. And …

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