Maria Sharapova‘s successful comeback to the US Open ended in the fourth round at the hands of Latvian Anastasija Sevastova in their first meeting.
After stunningly eliminating world No.2 Simona Halep in the first round and then winning two more matches, against Timea Babos and Sofia Kenin, the former world No.1 Sharapova ensured a return to the Top 100, from her current ranking of No.146, but her progress was stopped by the 16th-seeded Sevastova, who has now defended her last year’s quarterfinal points.
Playing her first Grand Slam tournament in 19 months, wildcard Sharapova earned a 4-1 lead in the first set.