Maria Sharapova gets wild card entry for Cincinnati WTA tournament
Maria's tennis career had received a major jolt when after she faced doping suspension for 15 months.
Belarusian star Victoria Azarenka has also been given a wild card entry to the tournament.
The tournament assumes significance as it is seen as a warm-up to the crucial US Open.
“The addition of these players add to our already strong player field,” Tournament Director Andre Silva was quoted as saying by the official website.
Silva said: “We anticipate the WTA’s No. 1 ranking to be on the line during the Western & Southern Open, and adding players of this caliber will make the battle for the top spot even more compelling.”
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