WTA 2017: Bouchard vs Sharapova - Mutua Madrid Open

9th May 2017

 The clash between Eugenie Bouchard and Maria Sharapova at the 2017 Madrid Open was highly anticipated, marked by both on-court rivalry and off-court tension.

Bouchard, vocal about her disapproval of Sharapova's doping suspension, sought to prove her mettle against the former world No. 1. In a fiercely contested match, Sharapova displayed her trademark power and resilience, ultimately prevailing over Bouchard in straight sets. The encounter showcased the intensity of competition at the highest level of women's tennis and added another chapter to the ongoing rivalry between the two players.

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