Maria Sharapova was spotted practicing with hitting partner Alex Kuznetsov, as she awaits her first match since retiring from her Wimbledon opener because of a wrist injury. After traveling Europe with boyfriend Alexander Gilkes, the Russian will take the court already on Monday evening, as she goes up against seed No.16 Anett Kontaveit of Estonia.
Reigning Wimbledon champion Simona Halep and runner-up Serena Williams are also in town, awaiting their first matches on the US Open Series hardcourts this season.
World No.