Maria Sharapova
Born: April 19, 1987 (age 37)
Height: 6' 2" (188cm)
Hometown: Nyagan, Russia
Nationality: 
Russian
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WTA Finals: Coco Gauff emulates Maria Sharapova with epic Qinwen Zheng comeback
Coco Gauff comes back from a set down to defeat Qinwen Zheng and win the WTA Finals crown, while Cameron Norrie loses to Benjamin Bonzi in the Moselle Open final.
Nov 9, 20:19
Preview: Jessica Pegula vs. Aryna Sabalenka - prediction, head-to-head, tournament so far
Sports Mole previews Saturday's US Open final between Jessica Pegula and Aryna Sabalenka, including predictions, head-to-head and their tournament so far.
Sep 6, 12:00
Preview: Iga Swiatek vs. Coco Gauff - prediction, head-to-head, tournament so far
Sports Mole previews Thursday's French Open semi-final between Iga Swiatek and Coco Gauff, including predictions, head-to-head and their tournament so far.
Jun 5, 08:58
Preview: Coco Gauff vs. Arantxa Rus - prediction, form, head-to-head
Sports Mole previews Thursday's Madrid Open first-round match between Coco Gauff and Arantxa Rus, including predictions, form and their head-to-head record.
Apr 24, 09:46
Iga Swiatek overcomes Maria Sakkari for second Indian Wells title
World number one Iga Swiatek clinches her second Indian Wells Masters crown with a straightforward 6-4 6-0 win over Maria Sakkari in Sunday's women's singles final.
Mar 17, 20:54
Simona Halep handed four-year tennis ban for doping violation
Two-time Grand Slam winner and former world number one Simona Halep is banned from tennis for four years due to a doping violation.
Sep 12, 17:34
Celebrated tennis coach Nick Bollettieri dies aged 91
Nick Bollettieri, the pioneering American tennis coach who worked with Andre Agassi and Maria Sharapova, dies at the age of 91.
Dec 5, 16:40
On This Day: Maria Sharapova announces positive drugs test
The five-time Grand Slam winner would ultimately be banned from tennis for 15 months.
Mar 7, 08:40
Johanna Konta still a "work in progress" with new coach Thomas Hogstedt
Johanna Konta has been working with her new coach for three weeks.
Aug 25, 22:14
Coronavirus latest: Monday's goodwill stories from the world of sport
Ben Stokes had a bowl at some larger-than-usual stumps.
May 11, 18:36
Maria Sharapova's career in pictures as 32-year-old announces retirement
Maria Sharapova won five grand slam titles in her career.
Feb 26, 15:05
Maria Sharapova announces retirement from tennis
The 32-year-old won five grand slam titles.
Feb 26, 13:49
Australian Open day 13: Sofia Kenin wins first Grand Slam title
The story from the 13th day of action at Melbourne Park.
Feb 1, 15:12
Sofia Kenin played "five best shots of her life" en route to Grand Slam crown
Sofia Kenin recovered from a set down to beat Garbine Muguruza in her first grand-slam final.
Feb 1, 15:11
Nick Kyrgios leads tennis tributes to basketball legend Kobe Bryant
Kobe Bryant was a big tennis fan who came to the US Open last summer.
Jan 27, 15:04
Autralian Open players pay tribute to Kobe Bryant
Kobe Bryant was a big tennis fan and he attended the US Open last summer.
Jan 27, 09:05
Australian Open day two: Harriet Dart flies British flag
The story of the second day at Melbourne Park.
Jan 21, 14:21
Harriet Dart provides rare piece of British success in Melbourne
Harriet Dart won nine of the last 10 points in a 2-6 6-4 7-6 (6) victory over Misaki Doi of Japan.
Jan 21, 14:19
Sharapova criticises "second-hand event" Brisbane International
No women's matches will be scheduled on Pat Rafter Arena until Thursday.
Jan 8, 14:44
Maria Sharapova handed wildcard for Australian Open
Maria Sharapova won the title in 2008 but has dropped to 147th in the rankings.
Jan 8, 12:29
Maria Sharapova to play at Brisbane International as wildcard
The five-time grand slam champion is ranked 133 in the world following a doping ban and a shoulder injury.
Dec 31, 13:01
WTA 2019: Five things we learned
This year has again seen four different grand slam champions.
Nov 4, 10:15
Serena Williams continues dominance over Maria Sharapova
The 38-year-old triumphed 6-1 6-1 inside an hour.
Aug 27, 08:59
Day one of the US Open: Defending champion Djokovic and Federer in action
Serena Williams faces Maria Sharapova in a blockbuster first-round clash.
Aug 26, 04:30
Serena Williams, Maria Sharapova to face off in US Open first round
The pair met in the 2004 Wimbledon final when the Russian produced a shock win.
Aug 23, 05:22
Sharapova out of French Open with shoulder injury
The Russian had shoulder surgery in February.
May 16, 08:00
Maria Sharapova withdraws from Miami Open after undergoing shoulder surgery
Sharapova has not won a tournament since the Tianjin Open in October 2017.
Feb 27, 22:53
Ashleigh Barty first Australian into last eight at Melbourne in a decade
Barty won nine games in a row before quashing a Sharapova fightback to win 4-6 6-1 6-4.
Jan 20, 06:47
Highlights from day five at the Australian Open
The highlights from day five at Melbourne Park.
Jan 18, 12:08
Sharapova makes statement on big stage by ending Wozniacki title defence
Sharapova defeated Wozniacki 6-4 4-6 6-3 and will face Australia's Ashleigh Barty in the fourth round.
Jan 18, 11:36
Reigning champion Caroline Wozniacki knocked out of Australian Open
Maria Sharapova hit 37 winners in a 6-4 4-6 6-3 victory.
Jan 18, 07:32
Defending champion Caroline Wozniacki sets up Maria Sharapova clash in Melbourne
Wozniacki has won six of her previous meetings with Sharapova.
Jan 16, 14:57
Sharapova: Murray has been an exception to lack of male support for women's game
Sharapova said male players as a whole have been "really tough" about the women's game.
Jan 14, 08:40
Sharapova has encouraging words for Wang Xinyu after her injury ends their match
Wang was the youngest player in the tournament at 17 years old.
Jan 2, 13:56
Maria Sharapova consoles opponent Wang Xinyu after injury forces her to retire
Wang was the youngest player in the tournament at 17 years old.
Jan 2, 08:21
Simona Halep beats Garbine Muguruza to reach French Open final
World number one Simona Halep overcomes 2016 champion Garbine Muguruza to reach the French Open final for the third time.
Jun 7, 15:50
Garbine Muguruza thrashes Maria Sharapova in French Open quarter-finals
Garbine Muguruza reaches the French Open semi-finals with a dominant win over Maria Sharapova on Wednesday afternoon.
Jun 6, 14:33
Serena Williams withdraws from French Open due to injury
Serena Williams pulls out of the French Open shortly before her fourth-round clash with Maria Sharapova due to a pectoral injury.
Jun 4, 16:11
Maria Sharapova targets more Grand Slam titles
Maria Sharapova admits that she is not happy competing for non-Grand Slam titles.
Apr 25, 12:26
Maria Sharapova splits from coach
Former world number one Maria Sharapova parts company from coach Sven Groeneveld after four years.
Mar 10, 18:15
