Maria Sharapova is back at the U.S. Open, controversy in tow. And she's stealing the Monday spotlight as the men's and women's singles draws get underway Monday at Flushing Meadows. The former champion, on the comeback following a suspension for performance-enhancing drugs, squares off against Simona Halep in the featured match on Monday night. In a tournament that is lacking some of its usual starpower on the women's side with Serena Williams absent due to pregnancy, Sharapova is the talk of the Open early. Here are five things to know before her match Monday night.
All eyes on Maria Sharapova at U.S. Open ahead of Monday match with Simona Halep
