Maria Sharapova won the title as a teenager a decade ago . She was matched against then six - time grand slam champion Serena Williams . The five-time grand slam winner sacked coach Jimmy Connors last year after just one match together , which she lost . Now both are set to win prestigious clay - court title in 2014 . Russian has built a successful business empire since her maiden Wimbledon success .
Maria Sharapova won the title as a teenager a decade ago . She was matched against then six - time grand slam champion Serena Williams . Now both are set to win prestigious clay - court title in 2014 . Russian has built a successful business empire since her maiden Wimbledon success .