Beware of flying barbs as Serena Williams faces off with Maria Sharapova
It has been almost 2-1/2 years since Serena Williams and Maria Sharapova last faced off across the net but when it comes to these two great on-court foes, absence does not make the heart grow fonder.
Jun 03, 2018, 13:05 PM IST
Serena Williams proves she is back to shake up Roland Garros
When Serena Williams rushed towards the net to smash the ball away with all her might, the tremors felt all around Suzanne Lenglen Court on Saturday signalled only one thing -- she was back in town to shake things up at the French Open.
Jun 03, 2018, 10:13 AM IST
French Open: Serena Williams roars on to set up Maria Sharapova blockbuster
There was no messing around for Serena Williams on Saturday as she took only 75 minutes to knock out German 11th seed Julia Goerges 6-3 6-4 at the French Open and set up a heavyweight fourth-round showdown with Maria Sharapova.
Jun 03, 2018, 10:01 AM IST
French Open: Muguruza demolishes Stosur to reach last 16 in Paris
Spaniard Garbine Muguruza stormed into the French Open fourth round with a 6-0 6-2 demolition of Australia`s former runner-up Samantha Stosur on Saturday, underlining her credentials for a second title at Roland Garros.
Jun 02, 2018, 20:09 PM IST
French Open: Garbine Muguruza eases into last 16 as Maria Sharapova, Serena Williams edge closer to reunion
Former champion Garbine Muguruza reached the French Open last 16 on Saturday with a comfortable 6-0, 6-2 win over Australia's Sam Stosur as Serena Williams and Maria Sharapova stood one win away from renewing their longtime rivalry.
Jun 02, 2018, 17:36 PM IST
French Open 2018: Serena Williams back in business as Rafael Nadal, Maria Sharapova survive scares
Rafael Nadal on Tuesday racked up his 80th win in Paris by seeing off Italian lucky loser Simone Bolelli 6-4, 6-3, 7-6 (11/9).
May 30, 2018, 00:08 AM IST
Maria Sharapova on the rise, Rome winner Elina Svitolina stays put
Maria Sharapova's run to the Italian Open semi-finals has earned her an 11-place jump to 29th in the latest WTA rankings on Monday.
May 21, 2018, 20:03 PM IST
Elina Svitolina sinks Anett Kontaveit to return to Rome final
Holder Elina Svitolina dominated Anett Kontaveit 6-4, 6-3 in 74 minutes on Saturday to reach a second straight final at the Italian Open.
May 19, 2018, 20:28 PM IST
Simona Halep, Maria Sharapova exit from Madrid Open
Pliskova will play fellow Czech Petra Kvitova in the semi-finals after the 10th seed beat Russian Daria Kasatkina 6-4 6-0.
May 11, 2018, 12:09 PM IST
Maria Sharapova dumped out by Caroline Garcia in Stuttgart Grand Prix first round
France's Caroline Garcia stunned Maria Sharapova 3-6, 7-6 (8/6), 6-4 on Tuesday to knock the five-time Grand Slam winner out in the first round of the Stuttgart Grand Prix.
Apr 24, 2018, 22:02 PM IST
Forearm injury forces Maria Sharapova to withdraw from Miami Open
The five-time grand slam winner and former world number one has failed to rediscover her best form after returning from a doping ban last year and split with coach Sven Groeneveld following a first-round exit at the BNP Paribas Open last week.
Mar 16, 2018, 23:18 PM IST
Maria Sharapova crashes out of Indian Wells
Sharapova made six double faults, won just 25 percent of her second serve points and had her serve broken five times.
Mar 08, 2018, 11:52 AM IST
Maria Sharapova crashes out in Qatar Open first round
Romania's Monica Niculescu, ranked number 92 in the world, 51 places behind Sharapova, won 4-6, 6-4, 6-3.
Feb 13, 2018, 19:40 PM IST
Juan Martin Del Potro, Maria Sharapova and Alexander Zverev exit Australian Open
Veteran Tomas Berdych reached the round of 16 for the 10th time at the Australian Open with a straight sets win over Juan Martin Del Potro on Saturday.
Jan 20, 2018, 16:14 PM IST
Australian Open Round 1: Novak Djokovic, Maria Sharapova and Simona Halep through
Novak Djokovic and Stan Wawrinka sailed through injury tests at the Australian Open on Tuesday with focused former champion Maria Sharapova also successfully getting back to business after her drug ban.
Jan 16, 2018, 13:48 PM IST
Roger Federer to open Australia Open against Aljaz Bedene
Roger Federer will open his Australian Open title defence against Slovenian Aljaz Bedene next week, while top seed Rafa Nadal, the losing finalist last year, was paired with Dominican Victor Estrella Burgos at the draw on Thursday.
Jan 11, 2018, 16:05 PM IST
Shenzhen Open: Katerina Siniakova tames Maria Sharapova, faces Simona Halep in final
A stinging backhand down the line gave Siniakova a decisive break in the final set and the sixth seed hung on to close out the match in just under two hours.
Jan 05, 2018, 17:17 PM IST
Maria Sharapova, Simona Halep ease into Shenzhen Open semis
Former world number one Maria Sharapova cruised past Kazakhstan`s Zarina Diyas and into the semi-finals of the Shenzhen Open in China on Thursday.
Jan 04, 2018, 14:14 PM IST
Shenzhen Open: Simona Halep, Maria Sharapova off to flying 2018 starts
Halep will next face China's Duan Yingying while Sharapova will play American Alison Riske in the second round.
Jan 01, 2018, 16:54 PM IST
WATCH: Maria Sharapova gets mid-match marriage proposal
The 30-year-old is trying to revive her playing career following a doping ban. She returned to action in April 2017 after serving a 15-month ban following a failed drug test from the 2016 Australian Open.
Nov 30, 2017, 16:16 PM IST
