Novak Djokovic marked his grand slam return with a thoroughly convincing win over Donald Young in the opening round of the Australian Open.

Maria Sharapova remains on course for a first WTA title since returning from a drugs ban after beating Peng Shuai in straight sets in the semi-finals of the Tianjin Open.

Maria Sharapova fired back at Caroline Wozniacki over her criticism of the US Open's scheduling.

Caroline Wozniacki has criticised the US Open for giving Maria Sharapova prime-time billing following her return from a doping suspension.

Maria Sharapova has been handed a wildcard into the main draw at the US Open.

Maria Sharapova has pulled out of next week's Western and Southern Open in Cincinnati in an effort to ensure she is able to participate at the US Open that starts at the end of this month.

Maria Sharapova made a winning return from injury in the Bank of the West Classic on Monday night.

Sharapova tested positive for meldonium at the 2016 Australian Open and her original two-year ban was reduced on appeal.

Maria Sharapova’s controversial return to competitive tennis was a winning one as she overcame Roberta Vinci 7-5 6-3 in the first round of the Stuttgart Open.

Not much fazes Roberta Vinci after 16 years on Tour, but the maelstrom swirling around her opening match in Stuttgart, Germany, against Maria Sharapova today will test the Italian’s vast experience.

The International Tennis Federation has rejected Maria Sharapova's claim that the hearing into her doping violation was "not neutral".

Maria Sharapova has told fans she is "counting the days" until she returns to tennis next spring after the Court of Arbitration for Sport reduced her two-year doping ban to just 15 months.

You know the rivalry-but-not-actually a rivalry that exists, or did exist, between Serena Williams and Maria Sharapova?

Maria Sharapova has vowed to appeal the two-year suspension handed to her for failing a drugs test at the Australian Open.

“Doping is fundamentally contrary to the spirit of sport. The spirit of sport is the intrinsic value of sport. The spirit of sport is the celebration of the human spirit, body and mind, and is the pursuit of human excellence through the dedicated perfection of each person’s natural talents. The spirit of sport is characterised, amongst other values, by ethics, fair play, honesty, health, teamwork, dedication and commitment, respect for rules and laws, respect for self and other participants, courage, community and solidarity.”

Maria Sharapova’s racket sponsor is backing the grand slam winner and is planning to extend its contract with her despite admitting to failing a drugs test.

World number one Novak Djokovic has given his support to Maria Sharapova and said he hopes she “gets out of this stronger”.

Maria Sharapova has only herself to blame for failing a drugs test, according to former World Anti-Doping Agency chief Dick Pound as the Russian former Wimbledon champion faces an uncertain future in the sport and the cost of losing headline sponsors.

Serena Williams has praised the “courage” of Maria Sharapova after the Russian announced at a press conference on Monday that she had failed a drugs test for meldonium.

Maria Sharapova is counting the cost of her failed drug test after three major sponsors moved to distance themselves from the tennis superstar.

Serena Williams and Maria Sharapova both shook off recent injury problems to sail into the Australian Open third round with straight-set victories.

According to Forbes magazine, the highest earning female model in the world is Gisele Bundchen.

Michael Jordan’s on-court days may be behind him, but the memory alone of His Airness floating towards the basket makes him worth more to marketers than any other current sportsperson in the world.

Serena Williams extended tennis’ most one-sided rivalry with her 17th consecutive victory over Maria Sharapova to reach her eighth Wimbledon final.

Serena Williams has flexed her Wimbledon authority by firing an early mind-games salvo ahead of her grudge semi-final with Maria Sharapova.

Maria Sharapova was accused of being a bad sport after she beat American Coco Vandeweghe in the Wimbledon quarter-finals.

Thoroughbred Russian grit outclassed all-American pedigree as Maria Sharapova fended off Coco Vandeweghe to set up a probable Wimbledon semi-final with Serena Williams.

Venus Williams believes her “ultimate champion” sister Serena is on course to become the greatest player in the history of women’s tennis.

Heather Watson came within a whisker of one of the great Wimbledon upsets, but was unable to stop Serena Williams’ march towards the calendar grand slam.

Ashlee Vance looks at how Maria Sharapova has become the wealthiest female athlete in the world

Maria Sharapova put her defeat in the French Open down to a “bad day at the office”, as she crashed out to Lucie Safarova in the fourth round.

Defending champion Maria Sharapova crashed out of the French Open after she was beaten in straight sets by Lucie Safarova in the fourth round.

Serena Williams has won the Australian Open, beating Maria Sharapova in the final 6-3 7-6 (7-5).

Serena Williams overcame a spirited challenge from fellow American Madison Keys to become the oldest Australian Open finalist in the Open era today.

Maria Sharapova will face fellow Russian Ekaterina Makarova in the last four of the Australian Open after the pair enjoyed surprisingly one-sided quarter-final victories on Tuesday.

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