WTA sending wrong message to young kids by allowing 'cheater' Maria Sharapova to play again: Eugenie Bouchard
Russia's Sharapova -- the world's highest-paid female athlete for more than a decade until last year, according to Forbes -- won on Wednesday on her comeback after testing positive for meldonium.
Apr 27, 2017, 15:16 PM IST
Maria Sharapova's comeback: Russian superstar describes it as 'best feeling in world'
Sharapova was given a wildcard to play in Stuttgart tournament, where she has been champion three times, a move which drew a barrage of criticsm from rivals who believed she was receiving preferential treatment.
Apr 27, 2017, 09:21 AM IST
Stuttgart Grand Prix: Maria Sharapova beats Roberta Vinci to mark winning comeback from doping ban
She had a nervous start in front of a supportive crowd but quickly found her strokes and her trademark shrieks to power past the world number 36 7-5 6-3 and set up a second-round clash against fellow Russian Ekaterina Makarova.
Apr 27, 2017, 00:15 AM IST
Maria Sharapova's comeback: Players unhappy as promoters drool over profit margins at Stuttgart
World number five Simona Halep, the fourth seed in Stuttgart, also believes that handing Sharapova a wildcard sends completely the wrong signal.
Apr 26, 2017, 12:37 PM IST
Maria Sharapova: Russian tennis star's rags-to-riches journey resumes in Stuttgart
When she takes to the court to face Roberta Vinci, it will be to the consternation of many opponents and the relief, albeit privately, of a women`s tour left flagging by the absence of Serena Williams, probably Sharapova`s only serious rival in the arena-filling business.
Apr 25, 2017, 09:37 AM IST
Tennis star Maria Sharapova rejoins the action on Wednesday after completing 15-month doping ban
She was even given a Wednesday start as that`s the day her ban -- imposed for testing positive for meldonium at last year`s Australian Open -- comes to an end.
Apr 24, 2017, 10:11 AM IST
French Open: Maria Sharapova's fate to be decided on May 15
Two-time Roland Garros champion Sharapova controversially returns next week from a 15-month drugs ban at the WTA Stuttgart Grand Prix.
Apr 20, 2017, 18:50 PM IST
Maria Sharapova blames International Tennis Federation for lack of dope warning
Meldonium was added to the World Anti-Doping Agency list of banned substances at the start 2016 after increasing evidence that it enhanced performance.
Apr 14, 2017, 16:59 PM IST
Crowd-puller Maria Sharapova will receive more wildcard entries, claims Greg Rusedski
Understanding that these events want to sell tickets, Rusedski, however, believes that the Russian should not get a red carpet treatment if one asks him from a players` point of view."I can see both sides of it."
Apr 05, 2017, 16:53 PM IST
Maria Sharapova feels vindicated and empowered after doping ban
Sharapova`s ban will end two days after the Stuttgart grand prix starts on April 24.
Mar 29, 2017, 11:32 AM IST
Maria Sharapova should 'start from bottom', says Caroline Wozniacki
"I think it's very questionable, allowing -- no matter who it is -- a player that is still banned to play a tournament that week," Wozniacki said. "I think it's disrespectful to the other players and the WTA."
Mar 12, 2017, 10:34 AM IST
Russian team boss slams Maria Sharapova wild card critics, calls her 'true professional'
The five-time Grand Slam title winner will need French Open organisers to hand her a wild card at Roland Garros, where she is a two-time winner, as her world ranking was wiped off during her ban imposed for testing positive for meldonium at the 2016 Australian Open.
Mar 10, 2017, 10:01 AM IST
French Open reluctant to hand Maria Sharapova wild card despite doping ban return
The Russian superstar will return to the tour on April 26 in Stuttgart, the day that her 15-month ban for testing positive for the banned substance meldonium ends.
Mar 03, 2017, 10:34 AM IST
Maria Sharapova deserves a second chance after paying her dues: Boris Becker
Becker, a three-times Wimbledon champion, said it was right that Sharapova was allowed to return to the sport and hopes her comeback will not cause problems in the locker room.
Feb 15, 2017, 09:51 AM IST
Maria Sharapova handed Madrid Open wildcard
Sharapova hasn`t played on tour since testing positive for meldonium at the 2016 Australian Open.
Feb 09, 2017, 00:01 AM IST
Maria Sharapova to make comeback at Stuttgart claycourt after learning boxing during doping ban
Sharapova will return to action at the Stuttgart claycourt tournament on April 26 after her initial two-year ban was cut to 15 months.
Feb 02, 2017, 11:43 AM IST
Maria Sharapova to return as UN goodwill ambassador after doping ban expires
Sharapova, 29, had admitted using meldonium for 10 years to help treat illnesses, a heart issue and a magnesium deficiency.
Nov 11, 2016, 10:15 AM IST
Maria Sharapova will be back in WTA rankings after 3 tournaments next year, claims RTF President
Sharapova has been allowed by the International Tennis Federation (ITF) to play in exhibition matches before her ban expires.
Oct 24, 2016, 19:11 PM IST
Maria Sharapova to face Garbine Muguruza in Madrid exhibition
Sharapova is not free to compete on the WTA Tour until at least April 2017.
Oct 23, 2016, 00:13 AM IST
Maria Sharapova has no plans of coming to Kremlin Cup, says Russian tennis chief
The Russian player is now eligible to officially return back to tennis courts starting April 26 next year.
Oct 18, 2016, 13:15 PM IST
