Sharapova won't believe the hype

Maria Sharapova is determined not to get caught up in the hype which is sure to follow the Wimbledon champion on her return to the All England Club next week.

Maria Sharapova is determined not to get caught up in the hype which is sure to follow the Wimbledon champion on her return to the All England Club next week.

The Russian teen beauty - an ad man’s dream - was certainly an exciting prospect at SW19 last year, but no-one expected her to make it all the way to the final, where she beat two-time champion Serena Williams.

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