Nine years ago today, Maria Sharapova won her first clay court title #TBT Joel Drucker reminisces and looks ahead to her return:

Nine years ago today, Maria Sharapova defeated Dominika Cibulkova in the finals of a WTA tournament in Amelia Island, Florida. It was Sharapova’s 19th career title. But most significantly, it was her first on clay.In the manner that’s marked much of her