Sharapova stalker banned from Wimbledon

WIMBLEDON, England -- A man believed to be stalking defending Wimbledon champion Maria Sharapova has been banned from the grounds of the All England Club.

Matthew Anthony Page will not be allowed to enter the club during the two-week tournament, which starts Monday, Wimbledon spokesman Johnny Perkins said Sunday.

The police have also been notified, but Sharapova said she didn't know anything about it.

"I haven't heard anything about that. I don't read the papers or anything," the second-seeded Russian said.

Sharapova said she felt safe because she has five bodyguards with her at all times.

"I feel secure. I'm always surrounded by people," said Sharapova, who plays Nuria Llagostera Vives in the first round on Tuesday. "If I was worried every step I was taking, I don't think I would be walking around."