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Maria Sharapova: Five-time Grand Slam winner given US Open wildcard

Maria Sharapova is set to play in her first Grand Slam since her 15-month drugs ban after being given a wildcard for the US Open main draw.

Former world number one Sharapova returned to action in April but was denied a wildcard for the French Open.

The 30-year-old Russian, a five-time major winner, was given one for Wimbledon qualifying but withdrew with an injury.

The US Open will take place at Flushing Meadows from 28 August to 10 September.

Sharapova returned to playing without a ranking in April and rose to 211 in the world after receiving wildcards in Stuttgart, Madrid and Rome.