Sharapova makes winning comeback after doping ban

Sharapova makes winning comeback after doping ban

STUTTGART: Maria Sharapova marked her return from a 15-month doping ban on Wednesday with a rusty 7-5, 6-3 first-round win over Roberta Vinci at Stuttgart's WTA tournament.

Sharapova, the former world number one, brushed off a nervous start to claim a convincing win on her controversial comeback having tested positive for meldonium at the 2016 Australian Open. (APP)