Maria Sharapova

Don’t miss Maria

February 29, 2020 9:52 am

Sharapova is retiring from tennis too early. Other arenas await

Maria Sharapova wants to be clear: She is retiring from tennis, not quitting

February 27, 2020 3:14 pm

Sharapova said she knew it was time to retire as she flew home to Los Angeles from Australia. Kobe Bryant’s death in a helicopter crash on Jan. 26 made it even clearer.

'Tennis – I’m saying goodbye': Maria Sharapova retires at 32

February 26, 2020 7:29 pm

In an emotional essay on vanityfair.com, Maria Sharapova wrote “I’m new to this, so please forgive me. Tennis – I’m saying goodbye.”

Maria Sharapova to return next month as Brisbane wildcard

December 31, 2019 5:36 pm

Maria Sharapova, five-time Grand Slam winner, will join current world number one Ashleigh Barty, Naomi Osaka, and Karolina Pliskova in a strong field at the Brisbane International from January 6-12.

Trends 2019: Workouts that kept sports stars fighting fit this year

January 01, 2020 11:34 am

From HIIT to Circuit Training, here's how your favourite sports icons did at the gym this year!

Serena Williams routs Sharapova to reach US Open second round

August 27, 2019 6:34 am

Serena Williams, who last faced Sharapova at the 2016 Australian Open, improved to 20-2 in career meetings versus the Russian, who has fallen to 87th in the rankings amid an injury-hit 2019 season that included shoulder surgery in February.

Johanna Konta, Maria Sharapova fall at Rogers Cup in Toronto

August 06, 2019 10:56 am

Dayana Yastremska beat British 13th seed Johanna Konta 6-3 6-2 early on in Toronto before Maria Sharapova fell 4-6 6-3 6-4 to Anett Kontaveit under the lights in the evening session

Maria Sharapova makes winning return to court after six-month injury break

June 19, 2019 12:42 am

Maria Sharapova has been out of action since January with a right shoulder injury that required surgery.

Returning Maria Sharapova inspired by 'ultimate fighter' Rafael Nadal

June 16, 2019 7:43 pm

Maria Sharapova returns to action next week at the Mallorca Open grasscourt event as she prepares for Wimbledon, the tournament that launched her to fame 15 years ago when she claimed the title as a teenager.

Maria Sharapova to return at Mallorca Open after shoulder injury

June 10, 2019 4:42 pm

Maria Sharapova will return to tennis at next week's Mallorca Open after being sidelined with a right shoulder injury since January.

Maria Sharapova retires from tennis at 32

February 26, 2020 8:51 pm

Maria Sharapova quietly walked away from tennis at the age of 32 on Wednesday, ending a career that featured five Grand Slam titles, time at No. 1 in the WTA rankings and a 15-month doping ban.

Maria Sharapova wins first title since 2015, doping ban

October 15, 2017 4:47 pm

Maria Sharapova defeated Aryna Sabalenka of Belarus 7-5, 7-6 (8) to win Tianjin Open on Sunday. This was her first title since her return after the doping ban.

US Open 2017: Maria Sharapova, Garbine Muguruza exit; Americans Sam Querrey, Venus Williams march ahead

September 04, 2017 2:27 pm

Maria Sharapova, who was back on the grand-slam stage after returning from a doping ban, was knocked out in the fourth round as she lost 5-7, 6-4, 6-2 to Anastasija Sevastova. The 30-year-old Russian finished with 51 unforced errors, compared to 14 for Sevastova.

Five-times Grand Slam champ Maria Sharapova fails dope test

March 09, 2016 1:06 pm

Maria Sharapova is seventh athlete in a month to test positive for meldonium, which is used to treat diabetes and low magnesium.

Top Frames: Orthodox believers mark Epiphany with icy plunge, Taliban suicide attack in Kabul

January 23, 2016 6:10 pm

Orthodox believers mark Epiphany on January 19 by immersing themselves in icy waters regardless of the weather. Afghan policemen stand guard at the site of a suicide bomb attack in an area near the Russian embassy in Kabul.

Sochi Winter Olympics begin

February 08, 2014 12:38 pm

Fireworks explode over Fisht Olympic Stadium.

Sharapova shocked; Nadal, Federer rocked

January 20, 2014 6:56 pm

Sharapova has struggled with her serve throughout the tournament and her woes continued.

Big guns advance with loved ones in tow

January 18, 2014 7:03 pm

Azarenka remained on course for a third straight Australian Open title with a thumping victory.

Australian Open: Business as usual for top seeds

January 18, 2014 2:44 am

Australian Open: Some collapse, some advance in melting Melbourne

January 15, 2014 6:08 pm

Australian Open boiled in one of the hottest days in its history today.