CINCINNATI, Ohio: American Sloane Stephens snatched her second major scalp of the season as she toppled former champion Maria Sharapova in the second round at Cincinnati on Tuesday.
Stephens rallied to beat the world No. 3 from Russia 2-6, 7-6 (7/5), 6-3, bringing Sharapova’s injury return to an abrupt end in this combined WTA and ATP Masters hardcourt tournament.