Alexandra Eala has been compared to that of Maria Sharapova by Greg Rusedski, but not for her game style, but more for the way she has dealt with certain
Being a five-time Major champion and a former World No. 1 does not make you immune to your team’s criticisms, just ask Maria Sharapova. The Russian was at her candid best with Alexandra Eala during an interview, where she disclosed that a blunt assessment from one of her team members jolted her after the former World No.
Alexandra Eala experienced a breakthrough season in 2026, but her US Open campaign ended with one of the toughest losses of the year. The Filipina star reached the third round at Flushing Meadows before falling to Iva Jovic in a dramatic night-session battle on Arthur Ashe Stadium.
Rain had its final say at the Parque Villa-Lobos as the final of the 2026 São Paulo Open was postponed. While the audience missed the opportunity of watching the title clash between Kaitlin Quevedo and Nadia Podoroska, they were also robbed of the chance of catching a glimpse of former World No.1 Maria Sharapova.
Paula Badosa has played in front of the biggest crowds in tennis, including at Grand Slams. However, during her quarterfinal match against Mary Stoiana at the São Paulo Open, the former World No.2 was nervous.
Another tennis legend has officially entered the lucrative world of sports betting partnerships. While active players are strictly prohibited from involvement with gambling organizations, retired icons are openly flaunting their new commercial relationships.
Remember when Maria Sharapova was one of the biggest stars in tennis? Yeah. Neither does the internet, apparently. Sharapova may have retired from professional tennis years ago, but she has hardly disappeared.
Coco Gauff is one of the huge young stars in women’s tennis. She just matched something that arguably the biggest young superstar ever, Maria Sharapova, once did.
Maria Sharapova, the five-time Grand Slam champion who retired in 2020 at the age of 32, showed the tennis world what real power means. Her fitness and athleticism helped her win 36 WTA singles titles and an Olympic silver medal throughout her legendary career.
After an exceptional career in tennis, Maria Sharapova has since moved on from her prior profession and is now focusing on projects away from the sport.
Maria Sharapova won't be coming out of retirement like Serena Williams, but she caused quite the stir at Roland Garros this week. Sharapova, the former world No.
Maria Sharapova’s impact on tennis is clear, with a career that ranks her among the legends of the WTA Tour. Over her career, Sharapova won five Grand Slam titles and appeared in five more finals.
Six years after retiring, Maria Sharapova appeared in New York City for the Time100 Summit and on TODAY to promote her podcast Pretty Tough, where she reflected on the pressure early in her career to soften her “intimidating” competitive style.
Former tennis star Maria Sharapova is ready to take on a new challenge. Sharapova, a five-time Grand Slam champion and International Tennis Hall of Famer, announced this week that she's launching her own podcast with Vox Media.
At 6-foot-8, Luka Doncic can dwarf non-basketball people, but not tennis legend Maria Sharapova. Although Sharapova is several inches shorter than Doncic
Maria Sharapova has gone down in tennis history thanks to her efforts on the court, which won’t be forgotten any time soon. Sharapova was inducted into the International Tennis Hall of Fame just last year, with her old rival Serena Williams on hand to celebrate alongside her.
“Tennis—I’m saying goodbye,” Maria Sharapova once declared in her heartfelt farewell essay on VanityFair.com and Vogue.com, marking the end of a legendary career that delivered five Grand Slam titles.
For Maria Sharapova, the biggest victories weren’t always the ones that came with a trophy. The five-time major champion recently sat down for an interview with Bloomberg, where she spoke about her life beyond the tennis courts, dedicating herself as an investor in various initiatives linked to sport, fashion, and business.
After her breakout Miami Open success earlier this year, Alex Eala, the current World No. 70, is enjoying many career firsts as she climbs the WTA rankings.
After a successful career on the WTA Tour that saw her rise to the pinnacle of the sport, former Russian tennis star Maria Sharapova has admitted her "workaholic" nature keeps her going even after retirement.
For most athletes, their first big paycheck often leads to luxury cars, designer clothes or extravagant vacations. But for tennis superstar Maria Sharapova, her first major purchase after winning a significant tournament wasn't flashy — it was a Hästens mattress.
Maria Sharapova celebrated her 38th birthday at a posh and stylish retreat in Tokyo, Japan. She was also kind enough to give her fans on Instagram a preview of how she spent the special occasion.
Maria Sharapova retired from tennis in 2020 after a legendary yet controversial 19-year career. Now the multi-time grand slam winner is hitting winners