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Sharapova 'extra help' blasted by Stuttgart opponent

Ryland James, Agence France-Presse
Posted at Apr 29 05:06 PM

Kristina Mladenovic ramped up the pressure on Maria Sharapova ahead of their Suttgart semi-final when she claimed the Russian superstar was getting "extra help" in her comeback from a 15-month doping ban. Read more »

'Cheater' Sharapova should not be allowed to play again: Bouchard

Reuters
Posted at Apr 27 04:13 PM

Canadian Eugenie Bouchard has lashed out at the WTA for giving Maria Sharapova the chance to compete in tournaments after serving a 15-month doping ban and said the Russian is a "cheater" who should never be allowed to play again. Read more »

Sharapova marks comeback from ban with win over Vinci

Reuters
Posted at Apr 27 09:22 AM

Former world number one Maria Sharapova made a winning comeback to the tour on Wednesday following her 15-month doping ban, beating Italian Roberta Vinci in straight sets in the first round of the Stuttgart Grand Prix. Read more »

Sharapova to know French Open wildcard fate on May 16

Reuters
Updated as of Apr 26 05:49 PM

Maria Sharapova will know on May 16 if she will be granted a wild card invitation for the French Open, the organisers of the May 28-June 11 grand slam tournament said on Wednesday.  Read more »

All eyes on Stuttgart as Sharapova poised for return

Martyn Herman, Reuters
Posted at Apr 25 10:01 AM

Not much fazes Roberta Vinci after 16 years on Tour but the maelstrom swirling around her opening match in Stuttgart against Maria Sharapova will test even the Italian's vast experience Read more »

Sharapova back in business, like it or not

Agence France-Presse
Posted at Apr 24 10:07 AM

Maria Sharapova returns after a 15-month doping ban Wednesday, desperate to rediscover the glory which brought her five Grand Slams, the world's top ranking and a spectacular multi-million dollar lifestyle.  Read more »

Sharapova handed Rome wildcard as Murray hits out

Agence France-Presse
Posted at Mar 02 10:16 AM

Five-time Grand Slam champion Maria Sharapova has been given a wildcard to play in the Italian Open in May, organizers said Wednesday. Read more »

Sharapova handed Madrid Open wildcard

Richard Martin, Reuters
Posted at Feb 09 10:26 AM

BARCELONA - Former world number one Maria Sharapova has been invited to play at the Madrid Open in May, which takes place less than two weeks after her 15-month doping ban expires, tournament organizers said on Wednesday. Read more »

Sharapova boxes clever as return nears

Agence France-Presse
Posted at Feb 02 09:44 AM

MOSCOW -- Maria Sharapova said Wednesday she refused to feel sorry for herself during her doping ban, occupying her time by studying at Harvard, writing a book and even learning how to box. Read more »