Sharapova

Roger Federer eased into the second week of the Australian Open for the 16th time after beating Richard Gasquet 6-2 7-5 6-4 in just under two hours to remain on track for a 20th grand slam title.

Maria Sharapova's previous match at the Australian Open sent her career spiralling to the darkest of depths but she returned in bright sunshine today with a performance that went some way to banishing…

Petra Kvitova stunned Spain's Wimbledon champion and third seed Garbine Muguruza 7-6, 6-3 to enter the quarter-finals of the US tennis open.

Former world women's tennis number one Maria Sharapova will make her first grand slam appearance in over 18 months after she was awarded a main-draw wildcard for the upcoming U.S. Open.

Andy Murray and Marin Cilic have withdrawn from the Rogers Cup next week as injuries continued to take a toll on the Canadian hardcourt event.

Maria Sharapova will probably have to win 10 matches to claim a second Wimbledon title this year after deciding not to request a wildcard for the championships.

Former world number one Maria Sharapova has been invited to play at the Madrid Open in May, which takes place less than two weeks after her 15-month doping ban expires.

Maria Sharapova said she could not wait to return to tennis next April after the Court of Arbitration for Sport reduced her drugs ban from two years to 15 months.

The career of former world number one Maria Sharapova is in tatters after she was given a two-year ban by the ITF following her positive drugs test.

Maria Sharapova may not play again after testing positive for the banned substance meldonium, according to the president of the Russian tennis federation.

Two-time Australian Open champion Jennifer Capriati has savaged Maria Sharapova for her use of a banned substance in a spectacular Twitter rant.