Maria Sharapova fires verbal shots at Serena Williams over recent comments

PARIS, FRANCE - JUNE 08:  Serena Williams of United States of America holds the Coupe Suzanne Lenglen next to Maria Sharapova of Russia after victory in the Women's Singles Final match during day fourteen of French Open at Roland Garros on June 8, 2013 in Paris, France.  (Photo by Matthew Stockman/Getty Images)Maria Sharapova (l.), who lost the French Open to Serena Williams two weeks ago, directs a verbal volley at her rival.

Maria Sharapova took quite a shot at Serena Williams — and it had nothing to do with tennis.

At her pre-Wimbledon news conference Saturday, Sharapova was asked about a recent Rolling Stone article where the author surmised that critical comments directed at an unnamed player by Williams were referring to Sharapova.

Final preparations are being made for the start of the 2013 Wimbledon tennis championships.

Final preparations are being made for the start of the 2013 Wimbledon tennis championships.

Said Sharapova: “If she wants to talk about something personal, maybe she should talk about her relationship and her boyfriend that was married and is getting a divorce and has kids.”

Among Williams’ comments in the story, posted online Tuesday: “If she wants to be with the guy with a black heart, go for it.”

Sharapova beat Williams in the 2004 Wimbledon final. But Williams has won their past 13 matches, including the French Open final two weeks ago.

Read more: Daily Mail

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