You don't need to wait until next spring to see Maria Sharapova on court.

The former world No. 1 returns to the court for the first time in nearly nine months when she makes her World TeamTennis Smash Hits debut on Monday, October 10, at 6:30 p.m. Pacific at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas.

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Sharapova, who burst onto the pro tennis scene at the age of 14, will be playing in the charity event for the first time in its 24-year history.

WTT Smash Hits, which is co-hosted by Sir Elton John and Billie Jean King, raises funds for the Elton John AIDS Foundation. Sharapova joins an all-star field that includes John McEnroe, Andy Roddick, Martina Navratilova, Mardy Fish and Mark Philippoussis.

Another new addition to the field is former world No. 1 doubles standout Liezel Huber who has won 53 WTA Tour doubles titles.  

"I am really excited to get back on the court for a great cause,” said Sharapova. “I have been wanting to play this event for Billie and Elton for a long time so I am looking forward to a great night of tennis."  

Tickets for WTT Smash Hits are available through WTTSmashHits.com or by calling The Colosseum at Caesars Palace box office at (866) 320-9763 or AXS at (888) 929-7849.