Maria Sharapova wins her first match after serving a 15 months’ ban in Stuttgart. The Russian beauty honored a controversial wildcard in Germany with a 7-5 6-3 win over Roberta Vinci.
Maria was always in control of the match with exception of the beginning of the encounter when she lost her first service game (0-2). Eventually, Maria broke back immediately (1-0) to win the opener 7-5. The second set was easier for Maria that broke Vinci in the first game to finally conquer the match 7-5 6-3.
The best feeling in the world. SHARAPOVA
After the match, Maria commented
“It’s the best feeling in the world, those first few seconds before you enter the arena. To know you were walking back out there was special.
I spent a long time without hitting any balls. I didn’t know when I would be back. I went to school for a little bit, I grew my business and had a normal life. I put the racquet away for a little bit.
I felt I had to grow as a person and I think I’ve done that. But this is what I’ve done for so long. I’m a competitor – that’s when I’m at my best.”
Next vs. Makarova
Maria will play on Thursday against her compatriot Ekaterina Makarova. The head to head is 6-0 for Maria. (12-1 in terms of sets).
