Maria Sharapova’s exclusive defeat leaves bitter taste for LTA and fans | Andy Bull

11:45am PDT - June 26th, 2018    maria sharapova - The Guardian (AU)

Sharapova lost 7-5, 6-4 to Maria Sakkari at the Hurlingham Club after opting not to play in Birmingham despite an LTA deal Maria Sharapova decided not to play in Birmingham this year, even though she signed a two-year deal to appear when the LTA gave her a wi…