Maria Sharapova: The life and times

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Breakthrough win: Russia's Maria Sharapova receives the Wimbledon winner's trophy after defeating Serena Williams in 2004.Credit:AP

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Russia's Maria Sharapova holds up the presentation ceremony in 2004 as she attempts to call her mother.Credit:AP

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On the way: Maria Sharapova after winning her semi-final match against Lindsay Davenport in 2004.Credit:Getty Images

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Maria Sharapova leaves the court after defeating Lindsay Davenport in 2004.Credit:Getty Images

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Moment of truth: Maria Sharapova announces that she had tested positive to a banned substance.Credit:Getty Images

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Maria Sharapova reacts as she addresses the media.Credit:Getty Images

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Maria Sharapova after losing to Serena Williams in the 2015 Australian Open final.Credit:Joe Armao

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Serena Williams vs Maria Sharapova at this year's Australian Open.Credit:Eddie Jim

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Maria Sharapova of Russia cools off during a break in her second round match in Melbourne against Karin Knapp of Italy in 2014.Credit:Getty Images

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Roger Federer and Maria Sharapova before this year's Brisbane International.Credit:Getty Images

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Maria Sharapova listens to a reporter's question at this year's Australian Open.Credit:AP

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Maria Sharapova of Russia celebrates winning her third round match against Venus Williams at the 2013 Australian Open.Credit:Getty Images

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Maria Sharapova talks to the media at a press conference on day twelve of the Australian Open 2008.Credit:Getty Images

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Maria Sharapova celebrates a point over Li Na of China during the 2006 US Open.Credit:Getty Images