Gutsy Sharapova comes through when it matters
ESPN
By Greg Garber PARIS -- Maria Sharapova has always been among the best-dressed in her field and this year at Roland Garros is no exception. The 22-year-old Russian is sporting a layered, multitextured Nike dress, imbued with various shades of blue ...To be continued.
French Open Veterans Say Goodbye, and Rising Star Emerges
New York Times, United States
It was also time to say welcome back in earnest to Maria Sharapova, who despite nearly 10 months away from the circuit, has now scrapped her way into the third round of the French Open after defeating Nadia Petrova, the No. 11 seed, by 6-2, 1-6, 8-6. ...To be continued.
Nadal, Sharapova triumph as French Open tennis
AFP
PARIS (AFP) — Rafael Nadal and Maria Sharapova battled into the French Open last 32 on Wednesday as Roland Garros saw the future of women's tennis in the shape of high-volume 16-year-old Michelle Larcher de Brito. Four-time champion Nadal enjoyed a ...To be continued.
Sharapova heads to Birmingham
SkySports
Two-time winner Maria Sharapova heads a strong field for next month's AEGON Classic in Birmingham. The former world number one will play at the grass-court tournament starting on June 8 as she continues her comeback following nine months on the ...To be continued.
The gym has fixed it for Maria Sharapova
Mirror.co.uk, UK
By Neil mcleman 28/05/2009 Maria Sharapova has admitted her 10-month absence from tennis turned her into a gym junkie. And the 22-year-old Russian, now ranked down at No.102 in the world, needed her extra strength yesterday to power past the No.11 seed ...To be continued.
French Open at a glance
Los Angeles Times, CA
Maria Sharapova, perhaps the best No. 102 player in history and in her first Grand Slam tournament since last Wimbledon, shooed the No. 11 player, Nadia Petrova, 6-2, 1-6, 8-6 . . . No. 1 Rafael Nadal improved to 30-0 at the French Open and advanced to ...To be continued.
Bondarenko ousts Sharapova in Warsaw
United Press International
Alona Bondarenko, shown at last year's US Open, defeated Maria Sharapova in Thursday's quarterfinals of the Warsaw Open. Bondarenko won 6-2, 6-2 over Sharapova, a former world No. 1 who hasn't played in nine months because of a shoulder injury. ...To be continued.
Sharapova routs Kustova in Warsaw
ESPN
AP WARSAW, Poland -- Maria Sharapova routed Darya Kustova 6-2, 6-0 Wednesday to reach the quarterfinals of the Warsaw Open in her first singles tournament since returning from shoulder surgery. Need the scores from any match played in today's ...To be continued.
Sharapova steals spotlight from Nadal, Federer
AFP
But the two great rivals were overshadowed by the eagerly-awaited Grand Slam return of Maria Sharapova, the world's highest-paid and most recognisable sportswoman. The Russian golden girl, ranked at a lowly 102 after a nine-month absence to cure a ...To be continued.
Quick Read: Red Wings back in Cup finals
Duluth News Tribune, MN
PARIS — Maria Sharapova struggled again in her Grand Slam tournament comeback at the French Open, needing three sets and a few extra games to reach the third round with a 6-2, 1-6, 8-6 victory over Nadia Petrova on Wednesday. ...To be continued.
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