June 19, 2026 07:44 pm (IST)
Tennis: Maria Sharapova handed Rome wildcard
Rome, Mar 1 (IBNS): Russian Tennis star Maria Sharapova has been handed over a wildcard entry into the main draw of the tournament in Rome this year.
She had last won the title in 2015.
The tournament will be played from May 15-21.
It will be the Russian stars third tournament this year after she picked up wildcards for Stuttgart and Madrid this spring.
Internazionali Bnl tweeted: "We officially announce the Wild Card for the 3 times Rome's Champion @MariaSharapova into the main draw of #ibi17! #tennis #WTA #Sharapova."
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