Maria Sharapova celebrates her comeback victory against Caroline Garcia of France during day two of the 2014 Brisbane International in Queensland.
Maria Sharapova's winning return —
Maria Sharapova celebrates her comeback victory against Caroline Garcia of France during day two of the 2014 Brisbane International in Queensland.
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The Russian has been working with coach Sven Groeneveld since splitting with Jimmy Connors after one match last August, and recovering from a recurring shoulder problem.
Maria Sharapova's winning return —
The Russian has been working with coach Sven Groeneveld since splitting with Jimmy Connors after one match last August, and recovering from a recurring shoulder problem.
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She is preparing for the Australian Open, which she won for the first and only time in 2008, beating Groeneveld's former charge Ana Ivanovic in the final.
Maria Sharapova's winning return —
She is preparing for the Australian Open, which she won for the first and only time in 2008, beating Groeneveld's former charge Ana Ivanovic in the final.
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Sharapova will next face Queensland native Ashleigh Barty, after the 17-year-old upset Daniela Hantuchova of Slovakia.
Maria Sharapova's winning return —
Sharapova will next face Queensland native Ashleigh Barty, after the 17-year-old upset Daniela Hantuchova of Slovakia.
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Sharapova's boyfriend Grigor Dimitrov, who was runner-up in Brisbane last season, also won his opening match against Dutchman Robin Haase.
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Sharapova's boyfriend Grigor Dimitrov, who was runner-up in Brisbane last season, also won his opening match against Dutchman Robin Haase.
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