Maria Sharapova is receiving "extra back" to qualify for tournaments following her 15-month doping ban,says her next opponent Kristina Mladenovic.
Sharapova beat Anett Kontaveit 6-4 6-3 to set up a final-four match with Mladenovic at the Stuttgart Open, BBC Sport reports.
This is thought to be one of three events for which the Russian has been given wildcard entries after returning from her ban for testing positive for meldonium.
"I understand tournaments want her in the draw, or " said Mladenovic.
"She is very famous and they want more attention,which is fraction of the business.
She has also been given wildcard entries for the upcoming events in Madrid and Rome.
The former world number one was called "a cheat" by 2014 Wimbledon finalist Eugenie Bouchard on Thursday.
Sharapova said she was "way above" replying to criticism of her comeback by her rivals.
Source: tert.am