Sharapova Falls in Indian Wells Opener
Two years ago to the day, Maria Sharapova publicly admitted to unintentionally taking a banned substance, which led to a 15-month suspension. Now, in her return to the BNP Paribas Open at Indian Wells—a tournament she once dominated with two championship titles—Sharapova’s comeback continues to face significant hurdles. In the opening round of this year’s event, she was defeated by rising Japanese star Naomi Osaka in straight sets, 4-6, 4-6, marking her third consecutive loss. Losing a match that she had meticulously prepared for clearly took an emotional … Read more