Maria sees mirror image in Bouchard

Maria Sharapova on Sunday said she sympathized with her Australian Open quarterfinal opponent Eugenie Bouchard over constant hype labeling her 'the New Sharapova.'

After all, argued the 27-year-old Russian, she is still fielding comparisons with Anna Kournikova despite winning five Grand Slams since her breakthrough at Wimbledon more than a decade ago.

Sharapova, the second seed at Melbourne Park this year as she chases a second Australian title, said all the 20-year-old Bouchard can do is remain true to herself.