TIL Desk Sports/ Former world No.1 Maria Sharapova is hoping to live up to fan expectations at the 2019 Mallorca Open, following right-shoulder surgery she underwent in February.
In a press conference on Sunday, the 32-year-old Russian praised Spanish star Rafael Nadal’s ability to recover from his knee injury and lift his record-extending 12th French Open title last week.
She said that she commended Nadal for battling through his injuries, calling him the ultimate fighter. The five-time Grand Slam champion Sharapova will start her Mallorca Open run Tuesday after she accepted a wildcard.
Sharapova, who has not played since the St. Petersburg tournament in January, could square off against two former world number ones; German Angelique Kerber of Germany and Belarusian Victoria Azarenka.
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