BBC Sport · May 3, 2017
Andy Murray: Grand Slams do not need Maria Sharapova coverage
World number one Andy Murray will defend his Aegon Championship title at Queen's Club next month following the French OpenWorld number one Andy Murray says Grand Slams face a "different decision" from smaller tournaments when it comes to giving Maria Sharapova a wildcard.
Sharapova, 30, needs an invitation to compete at this month's French Open after defeat in the Stuttgart Open semi-finals at the weekend.
The tournament was the Russian's first since serving a 15-month doping ban.
"Loads and loads of press went there to cover the event - whereas the Slams don't need that coverage," said Murray.
"It probably doesn't change their event much either way, so they have a different decision to make."