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Maria Sharapova "happy" to progress at Australian Open
Maria Sharapova is pleased with her second-round performance against Karin Knapp at the Australian Open.
Jan 16, 06:55
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Maria Sharapova withstands heat to progress
Maria Sharapova defeats Karin Knapp 6-3 4-6 10-8 in the second round of the Australian Open.
Jan 16, 03:44
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Live Commentary: Karin Knapp vs. Maria Sharapova - as it happened
Sports Mole provides live text coverage of third seed Maria Sharapova's second-round clash with Karin Knapp at the 2014 Australian Open.
Jan 15, 23:45
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Maria Sharapova progresses at Australian Open
Maria Sharapova is through to the second round of the Australian Open thanks to a 6-3 6-4 win over Bethanie Mattek-Sands.
Jan 14, 12:42
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Live Commentary: Maria Sharapova vs. Bethanie Mattek-Sands - as it happened
Relive our live text commentary from the first round of the Australian Open, as Maria Sharapova beat Bethanie Mattek-Sands.
Jan 14, 10:41
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Maria Sharapova lowers Australian Open expectations
Maria Sharapova admits that she may not hit top form immediately at the Australian Open.
Jan 11, 05:19
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Laura Robson to take on Kirsten Flipkens in Australian Open
British number one Laura Robson will begin her Australian Open campaign against Kirsten Flipkens.
Jan 10, 01:13
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Andy Murray seeded fourth for Australian Open
Andy Murray is seeded fourth for the Australian Open, while Rafael Nadal takes the top spot.
Jan 9, 11:46
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Chris Evert: 'Victoria Azarenka will be dangerous at the Australian Open'
Eighteen-time Grand Slam champion Chris Evert tells Sports Mole that Victoria Azarenka will be "dangerous" at the Australian Open following her controversial 2013 campaign.
Jan 9, 09:01
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Maria Sharapova hires Sven Groeneveld
Maria Sharapova reveals that Sven Groeneveld will be her new coach.
Nov 22, 03:12
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Maria Sharapova withdraws from WTA Championship
World number three Maria Sharapova pulls out of the season-ending WTA Championship in Istanbul with a shoulder injury.
Oct 7, 14:28
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Maria Sharapova pulls out of US Open
Maria Sharapova pulls out of the US Open after failing to shake off a shoulder injury.
Aug 22, 05:57
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Video: Maria Sharapova explains why she won't change name to 'Sugarpova'
Tennis star Maria Sharapova explains why she will not be changing her surname to 'Sugarpova' for the US Open.
Aug 21, 12:16
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Maria Sharapova not changing name for US Open
The agent of Maria Sharapova confirms that the Russian will not be changing her name to Maria Sugarpova for the upcoming US Open.
Aug 20, 17:07
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Maria Sharapova to change her name for US Open?
World number three Maria Sharapova reportedly asks the Supreme Court of Florida to allow her to change her name to Maria Sugarpova for the duration of the US Open.
Aug 20, 06:37
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Jimmy Connors not worried by Maria Sharapova defeat
Maria Sharapova's coach Jimmy Connors remains calm following the Russian's surprise loss in round two of the Cincinnati Open.
Aug 14, 14:25
American Sloane Stephens makes a fist following her quarter-final defeat of Serena Williams on January 23, 2013
Sloane Stephens shocks Maria Sharapova in Cincinnati
Maria Sharapova makes a shock exit from the Western & Southern Open, losing in three sets to American Sloane Stephens.
Aug 14, 05:22
Maria Sharapova looks disappointed after an early exit at Wimbledon on June 26, 2013
Maria Sharapova ruled out of Rodgers Cup
Maria Sharapova will miss the Rodgers Cup in Toronto after failing to recover from a hip injury sustained at Wimbledon.
Jul 29, 06:14
Maria Sharapova in action during the quarterfinals of the Sony Open tennis tournament on March 27, 2013
Jimmy Connors named Maria Sharapova coach
Former world number one Jimmy Connors is confirmed as Maria Sharapova's new coach.
Jul 13, 15:08
Maria Sharapova during her defeat to Michelle Larcher De Brito on June 26, 2013
Maria Sharapova parts company with coach Thomas Hogstedt
Maria Sharapova confirms on her personal website that she has parted company with coach Thomas Hogstedt.
Jul 12, 10:30
Great Britain's Laura Robson celebrates defeating New Zealand's Marina Erakovic in their third round match at Wimbledon on June 27, 2013
Laura Robson breaks into world top 30
Laura Robson moves into the world top 30 after her fine run at Wimbledon.
Jul 8, 06:04
Serena Williams of the United States reacts during her match against Sabine Lisicki of Germany in a Women's singles on July 1, 2013
Tracy Austin: Serena Williams loss "the shock of the decade"
Tracy Austin says that Serena Williams's Wimbledon defeat to Sabine Lisicki is the "shock of the decade".
Jul 2, 06:03
French Open finalists Maria Sharapova and Serena Williams line-up before the match on June 8, 2013
Maria Sharapova, Serena Williams turn out for WTA celebration
Maria Sharapova and Serena Williams celebrate 40 years of the Women's Tennis Association despite their public spat.
Jul 1, 11:57
French Open finalists Maria Sharapova and Serena Williams line-up before the match on June 8, 2013
Annabel Croft: 'Maria Sharapova lost because she's in love'
Annabel Croft says that Maria Sharapova is going soft after falling in love with Grigor Dimitrov.
Jul 1, 07:22
Maria Sharapova looks disappointed after an early exit at Wimbledon on June 26, 2013
Maria Sharapova rues surprise defeat at Wimbledon
Maria Sharapova claims that she "wasn't there" following her shock second-round defeat to Michelle Larcher de Brito at Wimbledon.
Jun 26, 17:34
Maria Sharapova during her defeat to Michelle Larcher De Brito on June 26, 2013
Maria Sharapova sent packing in second round
Maria Sharapova exits Wimbledon in the second round after suffering a 6-3 6-4 defeat to Michelle Larcher de Brito.
Jun 26, 16:45
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Live Commentary: Maria Sharapova vs. Michelle Larcher de Brito - as it happened
Relive Sports Mole's coverage of Maria Sharapova's surprise defeat at the hands of Michelle Larcher de Brito at Wimbledon.
Jun 26, 14:54
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Video: Maria Sharapova shows off keepy-uppy skills in training
Maria Sharapova shows off her keepy-uppy skills during a training session at Wimbledon.
Jun 26, 11:50
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Maria Sharapova wants to "move on" from Serena Williams feud
Maria Sharapova attempts to draw a line under the recent public spat with Serena Williams.
Jun 25, 12:02
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Maria Sharapova overcomes Kristina Mladenovic challenge
Maria Sharapova battles into the second round of Wimbledon with a hard-fought victory over Kristina Mladenovic.
Jun 24, 15:25
French Open finalists Maria Sharapova and Serena Williams line-up before the match on June 8, 2013
Serena Williams, Maria Sharapova in public spat over boyfriends
Serena Williams and Maria Sharapova get into a war of words away from the court by launching jibes about one another's romantic relationships.
Jun 24, 11:18
Britain's Heather Watson hits a forehand return during her match against Agnieszka Radwanska at the Australian Open tennis championship on January 18, 2013
Heather Watson criticises "top three or four"
Heather Watson accuses the world's top female tennis players of shunning their fellow players.
Jun 23, 15:14
Novak Djokovic in a press conference ahead of the ATP Finals
Video: Novak Djokovic, Grigor Dimitrov strip for fans during Boodles competition
Novak Djokovic and Grigor Dimitrov strip off for the crowds at the Boodles tournament in Buckinghamshire.
Jun 21, 13:17
Great Britain's Laura Robson after losing to Denmark's Caroline Wozniacki during the AEGON International on June 19, 2013
Laura Robson to take on Maria Kirilenko in Wimbledon first round
British hopeful Laura Robson will take on world number 10 Maria Kirilenko in the first round at Wimbledon.
Jun 21, 09:45
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Rafael Nadal seeded fifth at Wimbledon
The All England club announces the seeds for this year's Wimbledon Championships.
Jun 19, 10:32
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Interview: Pam Shriver previews the 2013 Wimbledon Championships
Sports Mole catches up with three-time Wimbledon semi-finalist Pam Shriver to preview this year's tournament at SW19.
Jun 17, 16:17
Maria Sharapova blows a kiss to the crowd as she celebrates her defeat over Jie Zheng during their third round match of the French Open on June 1, 2013
Maria Sharapova arrives at Queen's to cheer on boyfriend Grigor Dimitrov
Maria Sharapova arrives at Queen's to cheer on new boyfriend and fellow tennis professional Grigor Dimitrov.
Jun 12, 12:12
Maria Sharapova reacts to a shot played by Serena Williams during the French Open final on June 8, 2013
Maria Sharapova proud despite French Open final defeat
Maria Sharapova insists that she is proud of her display at the French Open following her 6-4 6-4 defeat to Serena Williams in the final.
Jun 8, 15:47
French Open champion Serena Williams poses with the trophy on June 8, 2013
Serena Williams storms to French Open title
Serena Williams wins the French Open title for the second time with a 6-4 6-4 victory over Maria Sharapova.
Jun 8, 15:03
French Open finalists Maria Sharapova and Serena Williams line-up before the match on June 8, 2013
Live Commentary: French Open Final - Serena Williams vs. Maria Sharapova - as it happened
Live coverage of the women's singles final at the French Open between Maria Sharapova and Serena Williams.
Jun 8, 12:44
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