US Open: Sharapova stumbles, Venus Williams advances

Published: Sep 03, 2017, 21:02 IST | Updated: Sep 03, 2017, 21:02 IST

Maria Sharapova's Grand Slam return after a 15-month doping ban ended in defeat Sunday at the US Open but the former world number one considered it a major step in her comeback.

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US Open: Sharapova knocked out

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US Open: Anastasija Sevastova beats Sharapova

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'I can be happy'

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Latvian Sevastova beats Sharapova

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US Open: Sharapova out

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I did my best: Sharapova

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US Open: Sharapova bows out

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I don't think I was as aggressive: Sharapova

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US Open: Venus Williams advances

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