Tag: maria-sharapova
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Sharapova positive test sparks renewed vigilance in NZ
Athletes in New Zealand have become more vigilant about the medication and supplements they take in the wake of Russian tennis player Maria Sharapova’s positive test, Drug Free Sports New Zealand (DFSNZ) said on Monday. The five-times grand slam champion announced in March she had tested positive for the banned substance meldonium at the Australian…
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Longevity has its place but Serena just wants to have fun
By Nick Mulvenney MELBOURNE (Reuters) – Serena Williams, with 21 grand slam titles in her trophy cabinet, thinks she has nothing left to prove to anyone and just wants to have fun for the remainder of her career. The 34-year-old American eased into the semi-finals of the Australian Open with a 6-4 6-1 victory over…
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Tennis-Longevity has its place but Serena just wants to have fun
By Nick Mulvenney MELBOURNE, Jan 26 (Reuters) – Serena Williams, with 21 grand slam titles in her trophy cabinet, thinks she has nothing left to prove to anyone and just wants to have fun for the remainder of her career. The 34-year-old American eased into the semi-finals of the Australian Open with a 6-4 6-1…