Saturday, 29 April 2017 : Maria Sharapova needs just one more win to book her place in French Open qualifying after beating Anett Kontaveit to reach the semi-finals of the Porsche Grand Prix. The 30-year-old is yet to drop a set in Stuttgart following her return from a 15-month doping …
Read More »Johanna Konta falls to Anastasija Sevastova in Stuttgart while Maria Sharapova marches on
Friday, 28 April 2017 : Johanna Konta suffered a straight-sets defeat to world number 26 Anastasija Sevastova, denying her a reunion with Simona Halep after their controversial Fed Cup meeting. The British number one, who is largely untested on clay at the top level, lost a scrappy encounter 6-3 7-5. …
Read More »Maria Sharapova makes winning return from doping ban
Thursday, 27 April 2017 : 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. The former world number one was back in action at a tournament she has won three times courtesy of …
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