WATCH: Sharapova hits with Nadal in Rome

May 14, 2018
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WATCH: Sharapova hits with Nadal in Rome

Published May 14, 2018

Fans were in for a treat on Monday in Rome when Maria Sharapova and Rafael Nadal hit together for a few minutes in between their practice sessions at the Internazionali BNL d’Italia.

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Nadal is entering the Rome draw after a 21-match (50-set) win streak ended in the quarterfinals of Madrid to Dominic Thiem. Sharapova's quarterfinal run in Madrid was her best performance since January.

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Between the two of them, they've won 21 Grand Slam crowns and 134 titles. Sharapova is a three-time winner in Rome, while Nadal has won seven times.

Pam Shriver approved of the ATP and WTA stars joining forces.

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Sharapova begins her Rome campaign against Ashleigh Barty while Nadal will face either countryman Fernando Verdasco or Damir Dzumhur.