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Published 17:27 8 May 2017 BST
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Bouchard, 23, labelled Sharapova a "cheater" in an interview in April and said the WTA was setting a bad example to young players by allowing her back into competition.
"She's a cheater and ... I don't think a cheater in any sport should be allowed to play that sport again," the 2014 Wimbledon finalist said. "It's so unfair to all the other players who do it the right way and are true. I think from the WTA it sends the wrong message to young kids, 'cheat and we'll welcome you back with open arms'. "I don't think that's right and (Sharapova is) definitely not someone I can say I look up to anymore because it has definitely ruined it for me, a little bit."https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eiqLHzidB0Y When asked about her opinions on Bouchard’s comments, Sharapova responded: “I don’t have anything to say. I am way above that.” The pair have met on four occasions previously with the Russian coming out on top each time. However, Bouchard will be going into tonight’s clash with all guns blazing on the back of her hard line stance on Sharapova’s existence in the sport and she will be doing all she can to overpower the five-time Grand Slam Champion.
"I hope I can play Maria," she said. "Inside myself I think I’ll have a bit more motivation. But it’s very important, once I step on the court, no matter who is on the other side, to focus on the tennis. Or else I think it’s easy to lose concentration."These comments will certainly add a tense and grudge feel to their clash on Monday night in the Madrid Open.
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