![on Day One of the 2017 US Open at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on August 28, 2017 in the Flushing neighborhood of the Queens borough of New York City.](http://www.changeovertennis.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/840347848-150x150.jpg)
Big Time: Maria Sharapova Wins Blockbuster First Round
Maria Sharapova looks like her old self in New York.
![Sharapova stretching for a forehand on the hard courts of Australia](http://www.changeovertennis.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/BeOjH7ICEAEc1UL-150x150.jpg)
A Year in Review: Maria Sharapova
In 2014, Maria Sharapova provided thrilling entertainment both in victory and defeat. Here’s a look back at her season.
![Live Analysis: Maria Sharapova and Victoria Azarenka in the French Open Semifinals](http://www.changeovertennis.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/2013-06-06_1059-150x150.png)
Live Analysis: Maria Sharapova and Victoria Azarenka in the French Open Semifinals
Live, game-by-game analysis of the Maria Sharapova vs. Victoria Azarenka semifinal at the 2013 French Open
![LiveAnalysis: Serena Williams vs Maria Sharapova in the Madrid Final](http://www.changeovertennis.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/2013-05-12_0603-150x150.png)
LiveAnalysis: Serena Williams vs Maria Sharapova in the Madrid Final
Live, game-by-game analysis of the Serena Williams vs Maria Sharapova final at the Madrid Premier Mandatory event.
![Key Points Analysis: Maria Sharapova and Li Na in the Stuttgart Final](http://www.changeovertennis.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/2013-04-28_1234-150x150.png)
Key Points Analysis: Maria Sharapova and Li Na in the Stuttgart Final
A detailed look into the Key Points played during the Stuttgart Final between Maria Sharapova and Li Na.
![Stats: Noteworthy Things I Found While Analyzing the Key Points of Sharapova-Kerber in Stuttgart](http://www.changeovertennis.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/2013-04-27_1927-150x150.png)
Stats: Noteworthy Things I Found While Analyzing the Key Points of Sharapova-Kerber in Stuttgart
A detailed look into the Key Points of the Sharapova-Kerber semifinal in the Stuttgart WTA Premier event.
![LiveAnalysis: Serena Williams vs Maria Sharapova in the Miami Final](http://www.changeovertennis.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/2013-03-30_1317-150x150.png)
LiveAnalysis: Serena Williams vs Maria Sharapova in the Miami Final
Live, game-by-game analysis of the Serena Williams vs Maria Sharapova final at the Miami Premier Mandatory event.
![10 People Who Still Can’t Tell Venus and Serena Williams Apart](http://www.changeovertennis.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/tweetserenavenus-150x150.png)
10 People Who Still Can’t Tell Venus and Serena Williams Apart
Maria Sharapova just defeated Venus Williams 6-1, 6-3 in the third round of the Australian Open. That was not an upset. But some people gave Maria a lot more credit then that because they thought she was playing Serena.