Maria Sharapova survives heat, Knapp scare to enter Australian Open third round

Last Updated: Friday, January 17, 2014, 10:37

Russia`s Maria Sharapova overcame sweltering conditions and a stubborn Karin Knapp of Italy to reach the Australian Open third round on Thursday with a 6-3 4-6 10-8 victory.

Maria Sharapova slams Australian Open organisers over extreme heat policy

Last Updated: Friday, January 17, 2014, 10:35

Maria Sharapova criticised Australian Open organisers for a lack of transparency over their `extreme heat policy` when the Russian was left toiling on court for nearly an hour after organisers had invoked an official halt on Thursday.

Maria Sharapova hails training after grueling second round match in Melbourne

Last Updated: Friday, January 17, 2014, 09:06

Russian star Maria Sharapova said Thursday her intense training after shoulder surgery had paid off after surviving a big scare against Karin Knapp in intense heat at the Australian Open.

Playing under extreme heat in Melbourne

Last Updated: Thursday, January 16, 2014, 17:19

As temperatures crossed 42 degrees on day four of the ongoing Australian Open, tournament referee Wayne McEwen finally invoked the Extreme Heat Policy. The decision did helped many a players, bellboys and attendants, but the organisers have already endured their share of heat.