Maria Sharapova celebrates after beating Arnya Sabalenka in the final of the Tianjin Open on Sunday. Wang Zhao / AFP
Maria Sharapova celebrates after beating Arnya Sabalenka in the final of the Tianjin Open on Sunday. Wang Zhao / AFP
Maria Sharapova relies on champion's grit to end lengthy wait for title at Tianjin Open
Russian former world No 1 was by no means at her best, but her powers of resilience ensured she claimed a first title since returning from a doping ban.