Tag: Maria Sharapova
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Heartbreak Lingers as Chris Evert & Maria Sharapova Grapple With French Open’s Emotional Twist
Insane level of tennis! Carlos Alcaraz vs Jannik Sinner’s rivalry is here to stay. Defending champion Alcaraz stole a victory from the jaws of defeat at the 2025 French Open final. He came back from two sets down, saving three championship points on the way to beat the world number one. Do you know this…
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Serena Williams and Maria Sharapova Legacy Fuels Coco Gauff Recordbreaking French Open Victory
Coco Gauff is on the brink of another milestone. At just 21, she’s been a powerhouse at the French Open this year — she took down the unstoppable wild card Lois Boisson—who had stunned two Top 10 players on her way to the semis in Mirra Andreeva and Jessica Pegula— storming her way to the…
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$220 Million Maria Sharapova Turns Heads With Surprising Career Move as French Open Grinds On
Remember when Maria Sharapova beamed, “I have had the privilege to be associated with some of the best brands in the world, but now to be partners with Porsche, is such an amazing honor.”? That moment marked a high point in her off-court ventures after winning the Porsche Tennis Grand Prix in 2012, and taking home…
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“It’s More the Attitude,” Alexandra Eala Raves About Her Love for Rafael Nadal and Maria Sharapova’s On-Court Legacy as She Discusses Role Models
Alexandra Eala may be a newcomer to the bigger stages of the tennis world, but she has already become a household name after her incredible run at the Miami Open. At that tournament, she stunned everyone by outclassing three Grand Slam champions – Jelena Ostapenko, Madison Keys, and Iga Swiatek on her way to the…
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A 4AM Curveball in Tokyo Leaves Maria Sharapova Playfully Blaming Fiancé for Birthday Mayhem
For her 38th birthday on April 19, 2025, Maria Sharapova returned to Tokyo, a city etched in her memory since her first WTA victory in 2003. She was joined by fiancé Alexander Gilkes, a passionate art entrepreneur, who once said, “I’m very interested in the emergence of street culture as it is without doubt one…
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“Don’t Think I’ve Ever Seen…,” Maria Sharapova Receives Delightful Birthday Week Surprise in Tokyo Over a Special Edition of Her Autobiography
Maria Sharapova’s enduring love affair with enchanting Japan speaks volumes. The country has been a frequent haven for her throughout her stellar career. Her choice of the Aman Tokyo hints at a deep connection. It was in Tokyo that destiny first smiled, gifting her maiden WTA crown at the Japan Open in October 2003—a huge…
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“Can’t Help But Feel for Her,” After Decades of Rivalry, Serena Williams Stands Up for Maria Sharapova as Jannik Sinner’s Doping Scandal Stirs Old Soup
Serena Williams may have hung up the racket two years ago, but she’s still a fan of the sport. Her favorite player? Jannik Sinner, of course! She met Sinner at the Miami Open in March 2024. After his semi-final win against Daniil Medvedev, Serena met Sinner backstage and told him, “I wish I hit my…
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Maria Sharapova Praises Billie Jean King as the WTA Founder Makes History in Hollywood
Picture this: the year is 1972. Title IX offers a glimmer of hope for young women in schools, a promise of fairer opportunities in sports. Yet, step outside the school gates, and the landscape for female athletes remained largely barren. Equal pay? A distant dream. Respectful recognition? Often nonexistent. Then came a woman with a…
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‘Made Her Look Like She Was Terrible’- Serena Williams’ Iconic Olympics Showdown With Maria Sharapova Still Amazes Her Ex-Coach
Serena Williams versus Maria Sharapova was always more than just a tennis match. According to Williams’ childhood coach Rick Macci, their rivalry was “more like a catfight.” He felt that both these players didn’t “like each other” for various reasons. Williams and Sharapova first locked horns in the fourth round of the 2004 Miami Open.…
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“Here To… Better Than the Williams Sisters”: Maria Sharapova Had One Goal and Father Yuri Made Sure Former Coach Was Well Aware of It
The tennis court has been home to some of the fiercest rivalries, but few have left a mark quite like Serena Williams vs. Maria Sharapova. It all started when a 17-year-old Russian teenage sensation caused a huge upset and defeated two-time defending champion Serena Williams in straight sets. This gave rise to an intense rivalry.…