![Maria Sharapova criticises 'second-tier' Brisbane International after men's matches force women off court Maria Sharapova criticises 'second-tier' Brisbane International after men's matches force women off court](https://www.telegraph.co.uk/content/dam/tennis/2020/01/08/TELEMMGLPICT000220711472_trans_NvBQzQNjv4Bq0cFmALfDe88GEY3O6DWJb8g0Hwkz6Xk_jcsHahaYI8g.jpeg)
Maria Sharapova criticises 'second-tier' Brisbane International after men's matches force women off court
![MARIA SAKKARI at 2020 Brisbane International WTA Premier Tennis Tournament 01/07/2020 | Tennis players female, Tennis tournaments, Tennis champion MARIA SAKKARI at 2020 Brisbane International WTA Premier Tennis Tournament 01/07/2020 | Tennis players female, Tennis tournaments, Tennis champion](https://i.pinimg.com/originals/fd/99/e1/fd99e1e302afb6de9cd7cbc1e9612896.jpg)
MARIA SAKKARI at 2020 Brisbane International WTA Premier Tennis Tournament 01/07/2020 | Tennis players female, Tennis tournaments, Tennis champion
![BRISBANE INTERNATIONAL 2020 PRACTICE, Maria Sharapova of Russia is seen during a practice session at the BRISBANE INTERNATIONAL 2020 PRACTICE, Maria Sharapova of Russia is seen during a practice session at the](https://www.imago-images.com/bild/sp/0045928529/w.jpg)