US Open: Maria Sharapova loses to Anastasija Sevastova, crashed out of the tournament
16th seed, Sevastova, outplayed the former world number number one 5-7 6-4 6-2.
Sharapova, who was banned for failing in a dope test, returned to the tennis court in the US Open with a wild card.
After the match, the 30-year old tennis player was quoted by BBC as saying: "It's been a really great ride in the last week."
"I can take a lot from this week. It's great to get that major out of the way. It was an incredible opportunity. I'm very thankful for the opportunity.I did my best. I can be proud of that" she added.
Sevastova will take on Sloane Stephens in the quarter final.
Image: Twitter handle of US Open Tennis.
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