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 .
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 . Russian says she was threatened with $ 300,000 fine if she does not take part . The Rome top-tier tournament begins on May 12 .