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Tennis round-up: Federer looking to break Agassi record; Sharapova ousted in Qatar

Tennis round-up: Federer looking to break Agassi record; Sharapova ousted in Qatar

Rediff.com13 Feb 2018

The 36-year-old Australian Open champion arrived in the Dutch port city at the weekend knowing a run to the semi-finals will move him ahead of Rafael Nadal in the ATP standings.

Sharapova's boyfriend Dimitrov splits from coach

Sharapova's boyfriend Dimitrov splits from coach

Rediff.com7 Jul 2015

"After much thought I have decided to end my working relationship with Roger," the 24-year-old tweeted.

Tokyo Date turns sour for champion Sharapova

Tokyo Date turns sour for champion Sharapova

Rediff.com27 Sep 2010

A day before turning 40, Japan's Kimiko Date Krumm bundled defending champion Maria Sharapova out of the Pan Pacific Open in the first round on Monday.

Djokovic, Sharapova restore order at Wimbledon

Djokovic, Sharapova restore order at Wimbledon

Rediff.com4 Jul 2015

It was job well done for Novak Djokovic as he silenced Bernard Tomic and his Australian Fanatics with an emphatic 6-3, 6-3, 6-3 victory in the Wimbledon third round on Friday.

Azarenka to meet Sharapova in Indian Wells final

Azarenka to meet Sharapova in Indian Wells final

Rediff.com17 Mar 2012

World No 1 Victoria Azarenka of Belarus charged into the final of the Indian Wells WTA tournament with a 6-4, 6-3 victory over Germany's Angelique Kerber on Friday.

Dogged Sharapova fights pain to reclaim top spot

Dogged Sharapova fights pain to reclaim top spot

Rediff.com8 Jun 2012

Russian Maria Sharapova fought years of pain and uncertainty to book a place in the French Open final and reclaim the World No. 1 crown.

Sharapova inspired by 'architecture of New York'

Sharapova inspired by 'architecture of New York'

Rediff.com2 Sep 2009

Maria Sharapova made a stylish return to the US Open when she walloped Bulgaria's Tsvetana Pironkova 6-3, 6-0 to reach the second round on Tuesday.

Madrid Open: Serena sweeps past Sharapova into semis

Madrid Open: Serena sweeps past Sharapova into semis

Rediff.com11 May 2012

Serena Williams blew away fellow former number one Maria Sharapova 6-1, 6-3 to join top seed Victoria Azarenka in the semi-finals at the Madrid Open on Friday.

Madrid: Serena 'fights demons', to meet Sharapova next

Madrid: Serena 'fights demons', to meet Sharapova next

Rediff.com11 May 2012

Serena Williams overcame a lethargic start to upset fellow former World No 1 Caroline Wozniacki at the Madrid Open on Thursday and set up a quarter-final meeting with old foe Maria Sharapova.

Photos: Sania, Sharapova sizzle at the Wimbledon party

Photos: Sania, Sharapova sizzle at the Wimbledon party

Rediff.com21 Jun 2011

It was a night to remember as tennis stars rubbed shoulders with celebrities and designers at the pre-Wimbledon party in London on Friday.

Henin downs Sharapova to enter semis

Henin downs Sharapova to enter semis

Rediff.com31 May 2005

Elena Likhovtseva and Nadia Petrova also made it to the last four.

Tennis Roundup: Sharapova, Halep off to flying 2018 starts

Tennis Roundup: Sharapova, Halep off to flying 2018 starts

Rediff.com2 Jan 2018

World number one Simona Halep swatted aside American Nicole Gibbs while Maria Sharapova was flawless in her straight sets victory over Romania's Mihaela Buzarnescu in the opening round of the Shenzhen Open on Monday.

Nothing in common with Sharapova: Dementieva

Nothing in common with Sharapova: Dementieva

Rediff.com7 Jul 2004

French Open finalist Elena Dementieva says she rarely talks to fellow Russian Maria Sharapova because "we don't have anything in common".

Sharapova pulls out of Italian Open semi

Sharapova pulls out of Italian Open semi

Rediff.com17 May 2008

Russian second seed Maria Sharapova pulled out of Saturday's Italian Open semi-final with Serb title holder Jelena Jankovic because of injury, organisers said. In the final, fourth seed Jankovic will meet the winner of the match between Russian sixth seed Anna Chakvetadze and 18-year-old French qualifier Alize Cornet.

Photos: Williams sinks Sharapova for record sixth Miami title

Photos: Williams sinks Sharapova for record sixth Miami title

Rediff.com31 Mar 2013

World No. 1 Serena Williams fought back from a set down to beat Maria Sharapova 4-6, 6-3, 6-0 and win the Sony Open for a record sixth time on Saturday as she continued her dominance over her closest rival.

Aus Open PIX: Nadal, Federer, Sharapova ease into 2nd round; Isner out

Aus Open PIX: Nadal, Federer, Sharapova ease into 2nd round; Isner out

Rediff.com14 Jan 2019

IMAGES from the Australian Open matches played on Monday

Sharapova, Moya out of US Open

Sharapova, Moya out of US Open

Rediff.com5 Sep 2004

Sharapova rallies to lift Qatar title

Sharapova rallies to lift Qatar title

Rediff.com27 Feb 2005

Wimbledon champion Maria Sharapova staged a superb rally to smother the challenge of Alicia Molik and win the $600,000 Qatar Open.

Miami Masters: Wozniacki sinks Serena, Sharapova tops Na

Miami Masters: Wozniacki sinks Serena, Sharapova tops Na

Rediff.com28 Mar 2012

Caroline Wozniacki enjoyed her first victory over Serena Williams, winning 6-4, 6-4 at the Sony Ericsson Open on Tuesday to set up a semi-final clash with Maria Sharapova.

Serena out to spoil Sharapova's debut

Serena out to spoil Sharapova's debut

Rediff.com3 Jul 2004

Serena will be chasing her seventh grand slam title on Saturday against a 17-year-old who has taken her second Wimbledon by storm.

Sharapova beaten by China shock specialist Peng

Sharapova beaten by China shock specialist Peng

Rediff.com7 Oct 2009

A tired looking Maria Sharapova bowed out of the third round of the $6.6 million China Open on Wednesday, beaten 6-2, 6-4 by China's Peng Shuai to the delight of the crowd at the Olympic tennis centre.

Federer and Sharapova give us a reminder of 'sweet times'

Federer and Sharapova give us a reminder of 'sweet times'

Rediff.com19 Jan 2018

With colours resembling famous candies and lolly brands, Nike splashed bright hues to drive sales to younger fans

Williams to meet Sharapova in final

Williams to meet Sharapova in final

Rediff.com15 Nov 2004

Serena and Sharapova favourites for U.S. Open

Serena and Sharapova favourites for U.S. Open

Rediff.com27 Aug 2011

The return from injury of Serena Williams and the return to form of Maria Sharapova has added a sense of predictability to a U.S. Open women's tournament overflowing with uncertainty.

The Hottest Sporting Buzz is here! Sharapova soaks in Mexico sun

The Hottest Sporting Buzz is here! Sharapova soaks in Mexico sun

Rediff.com7 Apr 2014

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Giggling Sharapova can't believe victory

Giggling Sharapova can't believe victory

Rediff.com3 Jul 2004

Sharapova thanked her parents and paid special tribute to her father, who took her the US when she was seven.

Aus Open: Nadal, Thiem cruise; Sharapova, Konta lose at first hurdle

Aus Open: Nadal, Thiem cruise; Sharapova, Konta lose at first hurdle

Rediff.com21 Jan 2020

Images from Day 2 of the Australian Open in Melbourne on Tuesday

Sharapova ready to hit shops before embracing grass

Sharapova ready to hit shops before embracing grass

Rediff.com3 Jun 2011

A little bit of retail therapy is all Maria Sharapova needs to overcome her French Open disappointment before she turns her attention to her beloved grasscourt season.

Wimbledon PHOTOS: Nadal meets Rosol in revenge match; Sharapova buoyant

Wimbledon PHOTOS: Nadal meets Rosol in revenge match; Sharapova buoyant

Rediff.com26 Jun 2014

French Open champion Rafael Nadal will face his 2012 Wimbledon nemesis, Lukas Rosol, on Thursday, knowing he will have to up his game to avoid another second-round exit at the hands of the Czech world number 52.

PHOTOS: Queen of endurance, Maria Sharapova is hungry for more

PHOTOS: Queen of endurance, Maria Sharapova is hungry for more

Rediff.com8 Jun 2014

Maria Sharapova had given warning that she was ready for a three hour French Open final - and she was true to her word, stopping the clock at three hours two minutes to lift the trophy.

PHOTOS: Sharapova turns on the style to dump Mattek-Sands

PHOTOS: Sharapova turns on the style to dump Mattek-Sands

Rediff.com14 Jan 2014

Maria Sharapova celebrated her return to the Grand Slam spotlight with an emphatic 6-3, 6-4 win over Bethanie Mattek-Sands in what was a clash of styles in more way than one at the Australian Open.

Sharapova won't change name to 'Sugarpova' for US Open

Sharapova won't change name to 'Sugarpova' for US Open

Rediff.com21 Aug 2013

Russian tennis star Maria Sharapova has decided not to officially change her name to 'Sugarpova' for the US Open despite giving the move a serious consideration, according to the tennis star's agent.

Maria Sharapova tops Forbes' list of highest-paid female athletes

Maria Sharapova tops Forbes' list of highest-paid female athletes

Rediff.com6 Aug 2013

Tennis sensation, Maria Sharapova stands tall. Not just in stature but also in the Forbes' list of highest-paid female athletes.

Sharapova glad to put 2007 behind her

Sharapova glad to put 2007 behind her

Rediff.com13 Jan 2008

Famed for her on-court grunts, Maria Sharapova admitted she let out a loud yelp of unadulterated joy on New Year's Eve.

US Open PIX: Sharapova, Venus roll on; Zvarev, Kyrgios, Wozniacki out

US Open PIX: Sharapova, Venus roll on; Zvarev, Kyrgios, Wozniacki out

Rediff.com31 Aug 2017

IMAGES from Day 3 of the US Open in New York on Wednesday.

Aus Open PHOTOS: Nadal, Sharapova charge into quarters as top brass shine

Aus Open PHOTOS: Nadal, Sharapova charge into quarters as top brass shine

Rediff.com25 Jan 2015

Rafael Nadal weathered an early serving storm from Kevin Anderson before dismantling the South African giant with a 7-5, 6-1, 6-4 masterclass to reach the quarter-finals of the Australian Open on Sunday.

I wanted to have a great Indian experience: Sharapova

I wanted to have a great Indian experience: Sharapova

Rediff.com11 Nov 2012

She has an unenvious head-to-head record against Serena Williams but tennis' glam girl Maria Sharapova says rivalries not only light up the sport but also extract the best out of an athlete.

Russia drop Sharapova for Fed Cup final

Russia drop Sharapova for Fed Cup final

Rediff.com18 Jul 2007

The world number two was not invited by team captain Shamil Tarpishchev after she pulled out of last week's semi-final against the United States citing a shoulder injury.