Players seek solutions to Wimbledon court crisis

LONDON: Maria Sharapova pleaded with Wimbledon to allow players to practice on their cherished show courts in an effort to solve the injury crisis that has plagued the tournament.

The Russian third seed and 2004 champion suffered a painful second round exit at the hands of Portuguese qualifier, Michelle Larcher De Brito, the world 131, on the unfamiliar surroundings of Court Two on Wednesday.