Sharapova back in business on and off court


  • Tennis
  • Monday, 04 Sep 2017

Sep 3, 2017; New York, NY, USA; Maria Sharapova of Russia reacts after winning a point against Anastasija Sevastova of Latvia (not pictured) on day seven of the U.S. Open tennis tournament at USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports

NEW YORK (Reuters) - Maria Sharapova's outfit sparkled even if her play sometimes didn't during her grand slam return at the U.S. Open but the former world number one's run to the fourth round showed she is back in business on and off the court.

Playing her first grand slam since returning from a 15-month doping ban, Sharapova proved a polarising presence at Flushing Meadows, feted by adoring fans but vilified in the small corners of the players' locker room.

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