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Sharapova ends a career that was stuff of Hollywood

Article Agency - 28 Feb 2020

The Russian shot to international fame as a giggly 17-year-old Wimbledon winner in 2004, the third youngest player to conquer the All England Club’s famous grass courts

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Serena handed tough draw in quest for record 24th Slam

Article Agency - 10 Jan 2019

The American, seeded 16, is gunning to match Margaret Court's record of singles majors and claim an eighth Australian Open crown

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Australian Open: History beckons as Serena Williams shoots for Slam history

Article Neil Sands - 8 Jan 2019

Williams won her 23rd title, and seventh at Melbourne Park, while eight weeks pregnant two years ago

Sharapova crashes at US Open to birthday girl Suarez Navarro

Article Staff Reporter - 4 Sep 2018

Maria Sharapova was trying to reach the quarter-finals for the first time since 2012

Sharapova downs Schnyder at US Open

Article Staff Reporter - 29 Aug 2018

Patty Schnyder, the oldest ever player to make the main draw of a Grand Slam via qualifying, was outgunned by Maria Sharapova

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Serena powers into Wimbledon quarters, last top 10 seed falls

Article Steve Griffiths - 9 Jul 2018

Williams races into her 13th Wimbledon quarter-final after the seven-time champion thrashed Rodina 6-2, 6-2 in a Centre Court masterclass

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Former champs Sharapova, Kvitova crash out, Nadal, Djokovic through

Article Staff Reporter - 4 Jul 2018

Sharapova, playing Wimbledon for the first time in three years, gave up the match on her 11th double fault

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US Open to revamp seedings for pregnancy absences — report

Article Agency - 23 Jun 2018

The WTA Tour does not have protected seedings for players who return from absences

Serena exits French Open before Sharapova showdown

Article Sarah Smit - 4 Jun 2018

The tennis star made the difficult announcement on Monday

Tennis star Sharapova banned for two years for doping

Article Reuters - 8 Jun 2016

The International Tennis Federation banned the tennis champion for two years after she tested positive for banned drug meldonium earlier this year.

Sharapova sails to Aus Open semifinals as Nadal falls out

Article Staff Reporter - 27 Jan 2015

Maria Sharapova will advance to the semifinals in the Australian Open, but Rafael Nadal's hopes have been dashed by Roger Federer's conquerer.

Sharapova silences Halep in Paris

Article Staff Reporter - 8 Jun 2014

Maria Sharapova has never been taken to three sets in a showpiece match until she ran into a tireless Romanian named Simona Halep on Saturday.

Maria Sharapova supreme once more at French Open

Article Allan Kelly - 7 Jun 2014

Maria Sharapova won her second French Open title in three years on Saturday, defeating Romania's Simona Halep 6-4, 6-7 (5/7), 6-4 in a gripping final.

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Sharapova out, Federer, Nadal stay the course

Article Sapa Afp - 20 Jan 2014

Maria Sharapova has crashed out of the Australian Open as Rafael Nadal, Roger Federer and Victoria Azarenka kept their title bids intact.

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Sharapova survives heat to reach Australian Open third round

Article Martin Parry - 16 Jan 2014

Third seen Maria Sharapova has made it through a major scare to stay alive in the Australian Open, battling Italy's Karin Knapp in intense heat.

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