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$Eugenie Bouchard called Maria Sharapova \a cheater\ last week and was also critical of the Russians welcome back to the sport after a 15-month doping ban with a series of wildcards for big events. (Photo: AP)$ Sports

Eugenie Bouchard beats fallen idol Maria Sharapova in Madrid

The world number 60 admitted she was extra motivated to face her former idol.

9 May 2017 4:53 AM GMT

Novak Djokovic, who was knocked off top spot last November by Andy Murray, joined his rival at the exit of the Monte Carlo Masters after losing to Belgian David Goffin 6-2, 3-6, 7-5 last month. (Photo: AP)

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Novak Djokovic splits with coaches in bid to return to top

'I am a hunter and my biggest goal is to find the winning spark on the court again,' said Djokovic

5 May 2017 1:35 PM GMT

After reaching the semifinals in Stuttgart last week, Maria Sharapovas first tournament since her ban for taking the prohibited substance Meldonium at the 2016 Australian Open, her world ranking rose to 262 in the world rankings. (Photo: AP)

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Maria Sharapova's Wimbledon fate to be decided on June 20

Sharapova returned to action last week after a 15-month ban for an anti-doping violation.

3 May 2017 2:35 PM GMT

Petra Kvitovas name was included last week on the entry list for the French Open, which runs from May 28 to June 11, but said that did not necessarily mean she would play in Paris. (Photo: AP)

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Petra Kvitova recovers from knife attack, resumes practice

Petra Kvitova was injured after an attack by a knife-wielding burglar at her home in December last year.

3 May 2017 7:52 AM GMT

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Serena of all supermoms

Winning her 23rd Grand Slam tournament during her first trimester has added to the GOAT' quotient of Serena Williams.

2 May 2017 6:30 PM GMT

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Serena of all Supermoms

Winning her 23rd Grand Slam tournament during her first trimester, has added to the GOAT quotient of Serena Williams.

2 May 2017 6:30 PM GMT

The 14-time Grand Slam champion, Rafa Nadal, also looks like the man to beat at Roland Garros after winning on a Barcelona court named after him and where he didnt drop a set all week. (Photo: AP)

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Red-hot Rafa Nadal wins 'dream' 10th Barcelona Open

The Spaniard also claimed his 10th title at the Monte Carlo Masters last week as he gears up for to go for his 10th...

1 May 2017 7:20 AM GMT

Maria Sharapova, who tested positive for meldonium at last years Australian Open, had been given a wild card to enter the Stuttgart Open. (Photo: AFP)

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Maria Sharapova's winning return ends in semifinal defeat to Kristina...

In her fourth match following a 15-month doping ban, Maria Sharapova was left to rue missing 13 of her 16 break-point...

30 April 2017 9:24 AM GMT

Kristina Mladenovic ramped up the pressure on Maria Sharapova ahead of their Suttgart semifinal when she claimed the Russian superstar was getting â€œextra helpâ€ in her comeback from a 15-month doping ban.

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Maria Sharapova blasted for extra help'

Kristina Mladenovic ramped up the pressure on Maria Sharapova ahead of their Suttgart semifinal.

30 April 2017 1:30 AM GMT

Gautam Gambhir pledged to bear the educational expenses of the children of the paramilitary personnel, who were killed in the attack. (Photo: BCCI)

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Some incidents shake me so hard that I lose the context of cricket:...

Gautam Gambhir had earlier said at least 100 jihadi lives must be taken for every slap on an Indian soldier's face.

29 April 2017 7:18 AM GMT

Russias Maria Sharapova returns to Estonias Anett Kontaveit during their quarterfinal match at the WTA Tennis Grand Prix in Stuttgart, Germany, on Friday. (Photo: AFP)

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Maria Sharapova in semifinals of Stuttgart's WTA tournament

Makes the most of wild card at Stuttgart.

29 April 2017 1:30 AM GMT

This was a far more polished, confident display from Sharapova, who hit nine aces and 29 winners against Makarova. (Photo: AFP)

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'Solid' Sharapova wins second match on comeback

Maria Sharapova winner dominated Ekaterina Makarova for a 7-5, 6-1 win in just one hour, 20 minutes, in the second-round...

28 April 2017 11:18 AM GMT