Sharapova and Ivanovic reach Brisbane final Russia's Maria Sharapova and Ana Ivanovic of Serbia won their semi-finals at the Brisbane International today to set up a highly-anticipated showdown in the lead-up to this month's Australian Open. Tennis • 09 Jan 15
Sharapova and Ivanovic reach Brisbane final Russia's Maria Sharapova and Ana Ivanovic of Serbia won their semi-finals at the Brisbane International today to set up a highly-anticipated showdown in the lead-up to this month's Australian Open. Tennis • 09 Jan 15
Djokovic and Sharapova triumph in China Novak Djokovic brushed aside Tomas Berdych to claim the China Open title in Beijing while Maria Sharapova was pushed all the way by Petra Kvitova to win the women's title. Tennis • 05 Oct 14
Djokovic and Sharapova triumph in China Novak Djokovic brushed aside Tomas Berdych to claim the China Open title in Beijing while Maria Sharapova was pushed all the way by Petra Kvitova to win the women's title. Tennis • 05 Oct 14
Sharapova digs deep to beat Dulgheru Maria Sharapova survived an attritional battle against Romania's Alexandra Dulgheru to reach the third round of the US Open but Agnieszka Radwanska became the first major casualty. Tennis • 28 Aug 14
Sharapova digs deep to beat Dulgheru Maria Sharapova survived an attritional battle against Romania's Alexandra Dulgheru to reach the third round of the US Open but Agnieszka Radwanska became the first major casualty. Tennis • 28 Aug 14
Sharapova through in NYC after slow start Maria Sharapova recovered from a slow start to defeat fellow Russian Maria Kirilenko and reach the second round of the US Open. Tennis • 26 Aug 14
Sharapova through in NYC after slow start Maria Sharapova recovered from a slow start to defeat fellow Russian Maria Kirilenko and reach the second round of the US Open. Tennis • 26 Aug 14
Williams suffers shock defeat to Cornet Top seed Serena Williams crashed out of Wimbledon at the hands of Frenchwoman Alize Cornet in a tense three-set battle. Tennis • 28 Jun 14
Williams suffers shock defeat to Cornet Top seed Serena Williams crashed out of Wimbledon at the hands of Frenchwoman Alize Cornet in a tense three-set battle. Tennis • 28 Jun 14
Sharapova grinds down Stosur in Paris Maria Sharapova recovered from a set down to sweep past Australia's Samantha Stosur 3-6 6-4 6-0 into the French Open quarter-finals. Tennis • 01 Jun 14
Sharapova grinds down Stosur in Paris Maria Sharapova recovered from a set down to sweep past Australia's Samantha Stosur 3-6 6-4 6-0 into the French Open quarter-finals. Tennis • 01 Jun 14
Sharapova new favourite as Williams sisters beaten Maria Sharapova assumed the mantle of French Open favourite as both Williams sisters were beaten in the second round. Tennis • 28 May 14
Sharapova new favourite as Williams sisters beaten Maria Sharapova assumed the mantle of French Open favourite as both Williams sisters were beaten in the second round. Tennis • 28 May 14
Sharapova recovers to claim Madrid Open win Maria Sharapova recovered from an awful start to defeat Simona Halep and win the Madrid Open title. Tennis • 11 May 14
Sharapova recovers to claim Madrid Open win Maria Sharapova recovered from an awful start to defeat Simona Halep and win the Madrid Open title. Tennis • 11 May 14
Defending champions Nadal, Sharapova fall Defending champions Rafael Nadal and Maria Sharapova both crashed out on a day of shocks at the BNP Paribas Open in Indian Wells. Tennis • 11 Mar 14
Defending champions Nadal, Sharapova fall Defending champions Rafael Nadal and Maria Sharapova both crashed out on a day of shocks at the BNP Paribas Open in Indian Wells. Tennis • 11 Mar 14
Azarenka and Stephens to renew rivalry Maria Sharapova struggled on at the Australian Open but Caroline Wozniacki suffered yet another early exit at a grand slam. Tennis • 18 Jan 14
Azarenka and Stephens to renew rivalry Maria Sharapova struggled on at the Australian Open but Caroline Wozniacki suffered yet another early exit at a grand slam. Tennis • 18 Jan 14
Sharapova advances in Oz as heat debate continues Maria Sharapova, Caroline Wozniacki and Agnieszka Radwanska all advanced to round three of the Australian Open as debate about the conditions continued. Tennis • 16 Jan 14
Sharapova advances in Oz as heat debate continues Maria Sharapova, Caroline Wozniacki and Agnieszka Radwanska all advanced to round three of the Australian Open as debate about the conditions continued. Tennis • 16 Jan 14
Injured Sharapova out of WTA Championship World number three Maria Sharapova has withdrawn from the end-of-season WTA Championship in Istanbul due to the shoulder injury that also kept her out of the US Open. Tennis • 07 Oct 13
Injured Sharapova out of WTA Championship World number three Maria Sharapova has withdrawn from the end-of-season WTA Championship in Istanbul due to the shoulder injury that also kept her out of the US Open. Tennis • 07 Oct 13
Injury rules Sharapova out of US Open Maria Sharapova has withdrawn from the US Open with a shoulder injury. Tennis • 22 Aug 13
Injury rules Sharapova out of US Open Maria Sharapova has withdrawn from the US Open with a shoulder injury. Tennis • 22 Aug 13
Sharapova plans name change for US Open Former world number one Maria Sharapova is reportedly considering a name change in order to promote confectionery for the duration of the US Open. Tennis • 20 Aug 13
Sharapova plans name change for US Open Former world number one Maria Sharapova is reportedly considering a name change in order to promote confectionery for the duration of the US Open. Tennis • 20 Aug 13
Sharapova ends brief association with Connors Maria Sharapova has confirmed she has severed ties with coach Jimmy Connors after just one match together. Tennis • 16 Aug 13
Sharapova ends brief association with Connors Maria Sharapova has confirmed she has severed ties with coach Jimmy Connors after just one match together. Tennis • 16 Aug 13
Sharapova confirms Connors as coach World number two Maria Sharapova has confirmed eight-time major winner Jimmy Connors is to be her new coach. Tennis • 14 Jul 13
Sharapova confirms Connors as coach World number two Maria Sharapova has confirmed eight-time major winner Jimmy Connors is to be her new coach. Tennis • 14 Jul 13
Sharapova tumbles out of Wimbledon Maria Sharapova crashed out of Wimbledon today as world number 131 Michelle Larcher de Brito caused a shock. Tennis • 26 Jun 13
Sharapova tumbles out of Wimbledon Maria Sharapova crashed out of Wimbledon today as world number 131 Michelle Larcher de Brito caused a shock. Tennis • 26 Jun 13
Sharapova survives wobble in Paris Maria Sharapova and Victoria Azarenka both bludgeoned their way through to the last 16 of the French Open on Saturday as the sun finally returned to Roland Garros and the noise levels went up. Tennis • 01 Jun 13
Sharapova survives wobble in Paris Maria Sharapova and Victoria Azarenka both bludgeoned their way through to the last 16 of the French Open on Saturday as the sun finally returned to Roland Garros and the noise levels went up. Tennis • 01 Jun 13
Sharapova and Williams through in France Maria Sharapova had no complaints about her schedule after finishing off Eugenie Bouchard 6-2 6-4 to reach the third round of the French Open. Tennis • 31 May 13
Sharapova and Williams through in France Maria Sharapova had no complaints about her schedule after finishing off Eugenie Bouchard 6-2 6-4 to reach the third round of the French Open. Tennis • 31 May 13
Sharapova and Na to meet in Australian semi-final Maria Sharapova will meet Li Na in the semi-finals after swatting aside Russian compatriot Ekaterina Makarova on Tuesday. Tennis • 22 Jan 13
Sharapova and Na to meet in Australian semi-final Maria Sharapova will meet Li Na in the semi-finals after swatting aside Russian compatriot Ekaterina Makarova on Tuesday. Tennis • 22 Jan 13
Sharapova sets up showdown with Venus Maria Sharapova today breezed into the third round of the Australian Open without dropping a game to set up a third-round blockbuster with Venus Williams. Tennis • 16 Jan 13
Sharapova sets up showdown with Venus Maria Sharapova today breezed into the third round of the Australian Open without dropping a game to set up a third-round blockbuster with Venus Williams. Tennis • 16 Jan 13
Sharapova struggling with collarbone injury Maria Sharapova withdrew from the Brisbane International on Tuesday due to inflammation around her collarbone and the world number two is still unable to hit a serve just two weeks before the start of the Australian Open. Tennis • 01 Jan 13
Sharapova struggling with collarbone injury Maria Sharapova withdrew from the Brisbane International on Tuesday due to inflammation around her collarbone and the world number two is still unable to hit a serve just two weeks before the start of the Australian Open. Tennis • 01 Jan 13
Sharapova named as Russia's flag-bearer Maria Sharapova will be Russia's first female Olympic flag-bearer at the London 2012 Games. Paris 2024 • 10 Jul 12
Sharapova named as Russia's flag-bearer Maria Sharapova will be Russia's first female Olympic flag-bearer at the London 2012 Games. Paris 2024 • 10 Jul 12
Sharapova out; Williams, Kvitova through Big-hitting German Sabine Lisicki sent top seed Maria Sharapova tumbling out of Wimbledon in the fourth round today. Tennis • 02 Jul 12
Sharapova out; Williams, Kvitova through Big-hitting German Sabine Lisicki sent top seed Maria Sharapova tumbling out of Wimbledon in the fourth round today. Tennis • 02 Jul 12
Sharapova sets up clash with Lisicki Top seed Maria Sharapova secured her passage into Wimbledon's second week with a regulation win over Su-Wei Hsieh this afternoon. Tennis • 29 Jun 12
Sharapova sets up clash with Lisicki Top seed Maria Sharapova secured her passage into Wimbledon's second week with a regulation win over Su-Wei Hsieh this afternoon. Tennis • 29 Jun 12
