Maria Sharapova

They struggle to cope with even a hint of bad weather in the United Arab Emirates.

World number one Dinara Safina joined former champion Maria Sharapova as a third-round casualty on a day of shocks at the US Open.

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Two U.S. underdogs, two huge upsets in the tennis world. 17-year-old Melanie Oudin knocks Maria Sharapova out of the U.S. Open.

Tennis stars Maria Sharapova and James Blake have long collaborated with their sponsors on their court clothes.

I mistakenly fell upon a women's tennis match from the US Open and endured Maria Sharapova's ridiculous screaming for all of a few minutes.

CBS's coverage of the U-S Open continues later this week. Before long, could we see a Marshall product volleying with Maria Sharapova, and the Williams' sisters? Kellie Schmitt hopes so.

Professional tennis player Maria Sharapova attends the CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund finalists event at Skylight Studios in New York.

In early May, retired English tennis pro Annabel Croft forwarded a theory that seemed plausible enough.

World number one Dinara Safina and three-time Grand Slam champion Maria Sharapova slumped to third-round shock defeats at the U.S. Open on Saturday.

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Q. You're one of the all time favorites in New York. What was it like to hear the crowd not necessarily on your side? MARIA SHARAPOVA: I think that's expected, considering she's an American, up and coming, obviously having a good win and winning two rounds.

Empowered by belief in her feet and a fearless forehand, tennis' teen queen of the comeback, Melanie Oudin, fought back from a one-set deficit to roar into the US Open fourth round with a 3-6, 6-4, 7-5 conquest of 2006 champion Maria Sharapova.

Maria Sharapova of Russia yells as she returns against Christina McHale of the United States during their match at the U.S. Open tennis tournament in New York yesterday.

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Three years ago, Maria Sharapova lifted the U.S. Open trophy over her head. Now she's working to master the overhead motion of her serve, once the potent start of her attack in Grand Slam tournaments.

Victory on and off court for Maria Sharapova as she builds her fashion credentials with architect-designed earrings By Deborah Arthurs Last updated at 5:50 PM on 02nd September 2009 She has stormed back from injury to a first round victory in the US Open - but it's not only the on-court per...

Our second installation of the work David Sims and Karl Templer have created for the iconic Nike Sportwear AW77 features the more gracious aspect of sport.

Maria Sharapova says she's happy the World Tennis Assn. event that has been held at the Home Depot Center for the last seven years is moving to Carlsbad starting next year, despite losing a geographical advantage.

American Melanie Oudin, a 17-year-old from Marietta, Ga., scored the biggest upset of this year's U.S. Open to date Thursday afternoon, toppling the world's fourth-ranked player, Elena Dementieva, 5-7, 6-4, 5-3. Oudin first drew major notice this summer at Wimbledon, where she upset for...

Seven of Nike's most exciting athletes, including Maria Sharapova, Sofia Boutella, Alexandre Pato, Rafael Nadal, Manny Pacquiao, Kobe Bryant and LeBron James bring a fresh new look to fans in a photographic series created to showcase the "AW77" hoodie on October 1st.

Christina McHale has never met Maria Sharapova. She's only seen the Russian tennis star from a distance.

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Tennis stars Andy Roddick, Serena Williams and Roger Federer watch Maria Sharapova in a forehand shot contest as they appear at center court for the Arthur Ashe Kids Day program prior to the first round of the U.S. Open at the National Tennis Center in New York, August 29, 2009.

Maria Sharapova was right where she likes to be: on the Grand Slam stage and in the spotlight.

World number two Andy Murray will sample New York's unique spotlight on Tuesday when the Briton begins his U.S. Open campaign on Arthur Ashe Stadium.

Tennis stars' influence and interest in fashion has been steadily growing, leaving the chance for Maria Sharapova and James Blake to do a little moonlighting.

Maria Sharapova will wear Tiffany earrings designed by Frank Gehry at the 2009 US Open, August 31-September 13.

Roger Federer sauntered through to the third round at Wimbledon in glorious sunshine on Wednesday while another former champion, Maria Sharapova, was heading for the airport after a second round defeat.

Russia's Maria Sharapova took another big step in her comeback, reaching her first final in more than a year with a 6-2, 4-6, 6-4 win over Alisa Kleybanova at the Toronto Cup.

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Email this Posted Aug 27th 2009 at 10:00AM by Bee-Shyuan Chang That's tennis player/designer, to you! Maria Sharapova rocks Air Koko pumps and a gold frame clutch from her new collection "Maria Sharapova by Cole Haan." Photo: George Pimentel, WireImage Tennis great Maria Sharapova may...

Maria Sharapova brought fans to their feet in Rockefeller Center on Thursday night.

Maria Sharapova is trying to keep a perspective on her comeback as she plays her first grand slam event at Flushing Meadows since returning from a nine-month absence due injury.

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Reigning Olympic gold medalist Elena Dementieva captured her third title of the 2009 Sony Ericsson WTA Tour season on Sunday at the Rogers Cup in Toronto, Canada.

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Just days before taking the court for the U.S. Open, Maria Sharapova unveiled her new line of footwear and handbags.

Tennis buffs, footwear fanatics, and accessory aficionados will be especially happy to hear about this Thursday's unveiling of Maria Sharapova 's line for Cole Haan , complete with a celebratory in store shopping event.

They are both former champions and world number ones and at the US Open starting on Monday Maria Sharapova and Kim Clijsters will both attempt to crown stunning comebacks to the WTA circuit.

VANCOUVER a ' Forget Maria Sharapova, Serena Williams, Michelle Wie and Danica Patrick.

Elena Dementieva defeats Maria Sharapova in the finals to win at the Rogers Cup in Toronto.

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InStyle and Tiffany & Co. hosted a cocktail party celebrating Maria Sharapova' s partnership with architect Frank Gehry, who designed the earrings Maria will be wearing on court.

Maria Sharapova has downplayed her chances of winning a second U.S. Open crown this year after returning from shoulder surgery but believes she can go on to regain the world number one spot.

Elena Dementieva seals the Rogers Cup title with a 6-4 6-3 victory over her Russian fellow Maria Sharapova on Sunday.

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Tennis starlets like Maria Sharapova and the Williams sisters have never been in the mainstream as much as they are now.

A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A Matthew Stockman/Getty Images Sharapova, aboutA her serving struggles in Toronto: "I'm actually having a competition with myself to see how many errors and double-faults I can make and still win the match.

Maria Sharapova waves to the crowd after winning the match against Nadia Petrova during a first round matchup during the Rogers Cup at the Rexall Centre Aug 17th, 2009.

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Maria Sharapova of Russia returns a backhand against compatriot Nadia Petrova during their first round match at the Rogers Cup tennis tournament in Toronto, on Monday.

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Maria Sharapova continued her domination of fellow Russian and 10th seed Nadia Petrova with victory in round one of the Rogers Cup in Toronto.

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Normally, Maria Sharapova would have been given the night off. But after missing nine months with a shoulder injury suffered at last year's Rogers Cup in Montreal, the former world No.

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Maria Sharapova was saying it felt good to be on top of the world again. Of course, the former world No.

Former world No. one Maria Sharapova beat eighth-seed Urszula Radwanska 6:4, 7:5 in the quarterfinals of the Los Angeles Championships to secure a place in the last four.

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Maria Sharapova got off to a flying start at the LA Championships on Monday, beating Slovakia's Jarmila Groth 6-0 6-4 in the first round despite losing her way at times in a competitive second set.

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