Maria conjures some old magic to halt Halep

Sharp Sharapova bumps No 2 seed in opening round

NEW YORK - When Maria Sharapova's first Grand Slam match after a 15-month doping suspension ended with Monday's first-round victory at the US Open, she dropped to her knees and covered her face, tears welling in her eyes.

This was merely a win to get to the second round, yes, but it also clearly meant so much more to Sharapova.