World No . 3 Maria Sharapova unhappy with ruling body 's publicity demands . WTA wants top players to participate in four-hour photo shoot before Italian Open . Comment: `` So I want everyone to know that apart from getting sick the past few days , I am healthy and I am looking forward to playing Rome . '' The Rome top-tier tournament begins on May 12 .
World No . 3 Maria Sharapova unhappy with ruling body 's publicity demands . WTA wants top players to participate in four-hour photo shoot before Italian Open . Comment: The Rome top-tier tournament begins on May 12 .