Sharapova back in Oz, joins Federer, Djokovic in 2nd round

Posted: Tuesday, January 16, 2018 7:19 am | Updated: 7:47 am, Tue Jan 16, 2018.

Sharapova back in Oz, joins Federer, Djokovic in 2nd round Associated Press | 0 comments

MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — It wasn't Maria Sharapova's choice to miss the last Australian Open. That decision was taken out of her hands because of a doping ban following a failed test on her previous visit to Melbourne Park.

The five-time major champion said it was her choice to return, though, and she relished every moment of it in Tuesday's 6-1, 6-4 victory over Tatjana Maria.

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