:bounce:WSC - Maria Sharapova Official Thread:bounce:

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Name: Maria Yuryevna Sharapova
Coach: Chris [Shafanovic]
Height: 6’2” [1.88m]
Weight: 59 kg

Highest singles ranking: 3
Current singles ranking: 3
Highest doubles ranking: 3
Current doubles ranking: 8

Career titles:
Singles – 1
Doubles – 1

Singles Highlights:
WON: Nordea Nordic Light Open
Finals: ---
Semifinals: Medibank International, Banka Koper Slovenia Open, Australian Open, Family Circle Cup, Qatar Telecom German Open
Quarterfinals: Indian Wells, Internazionali BNL d'Italia

Best Grandslam Performance:
Australian Open: Semifinals (Season 1)
Roland Garros: ---
Wimbledon: ---
US Open: ---

Daniela Hantuchova's Official Thread (http://tennisforum.com/showthread.php?t=345199)
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*Ongoing tournament

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H2H

J. Dokic 0-1
Indian Wells: Loss 7-5 6-3
M. Kirilenko 2-0
Miami: Win 6-3 7-5
Berlin: Win 7-5 2-6 7-6
A. Harkleroad 1-0
Miami: Win 7-6 7-6
E. Dementieva 0-2
Miami: Loss 4-6 5-7
Charleston: Loss 4-6 5-7
A. Mauresmo 1-3
Gold Coast: Loss 1-6 0-6
Sydney: Loss 2-6 1-6
Melbourne: Loss 4-6 3-6
Stockholm: Win 7-5 6-3
T. Obziler 1-0
Sydney: Win 3-6 6-4 6-3
J. Craybas 3-0
Sydney: Win 4-6 7-6 6-4
Melbourne: Win 6-3 6-2
Charleston: Win 6-3 6-3
E. Daniilidou 1-0
Portoroz: Win 6-4 7-5
N. Vaidisova 1-0
Portoroz: Win 6-2 6-3
D. Hantuchova 1-1
Portoroz: Loss 6-3 4-6 6-7
Stockholm: Win 6-2 6-2
S. Williams 1-0
Melbourne: Win 7-6 7-6
E. Vesnina 1-0
Stockholm: Win 3-6 7-5 7-5
T. Golovin 1-0
Stockholm: Win 6-4 6-4
S. Kuznetsova 1-0
Charleston: Win 7-5 7-5
V. Williams 1-0
Berlin: Win 7-6 7-5
S. Graf 0-1
Berlin: Loss 4-6 2-6
J. Jankovic
Rome: Loss 4-6 5-7

Activity:

Indian Wells [TIER I]:
Surface: Neutral
Rank before: NR
Rank after: 7
Round of 32: vs. Jelena Dokic... Loss 5-7 6-3

Sony Ericsson Open [TIER I]:
Surface: Neutral
Rank before: 7
Rank after: 12 [-5]
Round of 32: vs. Maria Kirilenko... WIN 6-3 7-5
Round of 16: vs. Ashley Harkleroad... WIN 7-6 7-6
Quarterfinals: vs. Elena Dementieva... Loss 4-6 5-7

Mondial Women’s Hardcourts [TIER II]:
Surface: Rebound Ace
Rank before: 12
Rank after: 13 [-1]
Round of 16: vs. Amelie Mauresmo... Loss 1-6 0-6

Medibank International [TIER I]:
Surface: Rebound Ace
Rank before: 13
Rank after: 11 [+2]
Round of 16: vs. Tzipora Obziler... WIN 3-6 6-4 6-3
Quarterfinals: vs. Jill Craybas... WIN 4-6 7-6 6-4
Semifinals: vs. Amelie Mauresmo... Loss 2-6 1-6

Banka Koper Slovenia Open [TIER I]:
Surface: Grass
Rank before: 11
Rank after: 6 [+5]
Round of 16: vs. Eleni Daniilidou... WIN 6-4 7-5
Quarterfinals: vs. Nicole Vaidisova... WIN 6-2 6-3
Semifinals: vs. Daniela Hantuchova... Loss 6-3 4-6 6-7

Australian Open [GRANDSLAM]:
Surface: Rebound Ace
Rank before: 6
Rank after: 5 [+1]
Round of 32: BYE
Round of 16: vs. Serena Williams... WIN 7-6 7-6
Quarterfinals: vs. Jill Craybas... WIN 6-3 6-2
Semifinals: vs. Amelie Mauresmo... Loss 4-6 3-6

Nordea Nordic Light Open [TIER II]:
Surface: Hard
Rank before: 5
Rank after: 5 [=]
Round of 16: vs. Elena Vesnina... WIN 3-6 7-5 7-5
Quarterfinals: vs. Tatiana Golovin... WIN 6-4 6-4
Semifinals: vs. Amelie Mauresmo... WIN 7-5 6-3
Finals: vs. Daniela Hantuchova... WIN 6-2 6-2

Family Circle Cup [TIER I]:
Surface: Clay
Rank before: 5
Rank after: 4 [+1]
Round of 16: vs. Jill Craybas... WIN 6-3 6-3
Quarterfinals: vs. Svetlana Kuznetsova... WIN 7-5 7-5
Semifinals: vs. Elena Dementieva... Loss4-6 5-7

Qatar Telecom German Open [TIER I]
Surface: Clay
Rank before: 4
Rank after: -
Round of 16: vs. Venus Williams... WIN 7-6 7-5
Quarterfinals: vs. Maria Kirilenko... WIN 7-5 2-6 7-6
Semifinals: vs. Steffi Graf... Loss 4-6 2-6

Internazionali BNL d'Italia [TIER I]
Surface: Clay
Rank before: 3
Rank after: -
Round of 32: BYE
Round of 16: BYE
Quarterfinals: vs. Jelena Jankovic... Loss 4-6 5-7

Total W-L: 16-9
Hard Court W-L: 4-0
Clay W-L: 4-3
Rebound Ace W-L: 4-3
Grass W-L: 2-1
Indoor W-L: 0-0
Neutral Surface: 2-2

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Sharapova Rome Preview

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Sharapova will be playing in Rome this week and is the number 2 seed behind Justine Henin, agian. After a disappointing 5th loss in the semifinals last week, to Steffi Graf, Sharapova said that she came to Rome with a different tactic but it's a big risk. She said "I'm not too confident with my new points, but life is about taking risks right?"
Sharapova will also play doubles with Maria Kirilenko this week, for 3 weeks in a row.

The draw has just been released and Sharapova is the number 2 seed. The top 2 seeds, gets 2 byes (:eek:) and goes straight into the Quarterfinals. In the quarterfinals she could meet, the number 8 seed and Russian, Dinara Safina or newcomer Jelena Jankovic or Venus Williams. In Sharapova's half, is number 4 seed, Elena Dementieva, and number 6 seed, Svetlana Kuznetsova. Another Russian in her half is another newcomer Vera Zvonareva.

In the other half of the draw is number 1 seed, Justine Henin, number 3 seed, Steffi Graf, number 5 seed, Nicole Vaidisova and number 7 seed, Ashley Harkleroad. There are another 3 Russians on the top half of the draw, Nadia Petrova, Maria Kirilenko and Anna Chakvetadze.To start with there are 8 Russians, 4 of them are seeds and they are all in the bottom half of the draw.

Latest "Weekly Doodle"

In Rome

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Hey guys,

It's Maria again :wavey: As you all know, I lost in the semifinals again. I mean it's great and all, it's top 4 so I can't complain. Plus, I'm number 3 now. It feels so good. I mean, TOP 3:bounce:. My goal now is number 2 and then number 1, but I want to win a grandslam as well. I was so happy when I entered the top 10, but and then the top 5 I was just like, really happy. We partied just because of it. And now another step forward, TOP 3!!! OMG Anyway.. I won't brag about this anymore.

As you all know there has been some controversy with like nearly everyone on the tour and Jelena Dokic. I want to straighten this out right now, I didn't start it. I didn't even do anything and she started BITCHING about me, Daniela, Amelie and Justine. I mean what's her f***ing problem. Anyway, I'm fine. If she wants a fight, she will get a fight!

Whatever, I'm in Rome now and I'm excited to play here. It's such a beautiful country full of beautiful people. Every single one is so nice. I'm the number 2 seed again, behind Justine again :rolleyes:. Nah, it's okay, I love Justine, she's a nice girl. The top 2 seeds get byes to the Quarters and I'm happy about that. That's 2 less matches to play. The other seeds gets one bye. Also, there are 8 Russians in the draw. WOW!!! RUSSIAN INVASION!!! :woohoo:. There are so many Russian and I'm playing doubles with one of them. Hopefully we can take the title.

In my last match, I kinda sprained my wrist a little bit and I'm still playing just for you guys, I mean, I love playing tennis. I am changing my tactics this week and I really want to see how it works out, especially 1 week before the grandslam. So if this tactic works, and pray it does, I will use it for Roland Garros, the second grandslam of the year. I made it to the semis of Australian Open, but hopefully I can go 1 or even 2 better here on the clay.

Daniela [Hantuchova], Amelie [Mauresmo], Justine [Henin] and I have made a pact that we will play fed cup together. I mean, this fed cup is different from the others. You can choose your own team, HOW COOL IS THAT?!?!?! Our team will be looking to play against Dokic's team so we could kick their BIG ASSES!!! Anyway that's enough now. Good night :hearts:

XOXOX
Maria

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...CAREER...

Maria Sharapova started her campaign in the Pacific Life Open but it was cut short as she lost her first match to Jelena Dokic in two sets, 5-7 3-6. She played her next event in the Sony Ericsson Open winning 2 matches there, first against fellow Russian, Maria Kirilenko 6-3 7-5 and the second match against Ashley Harkleroad 7-6 7-6. But lost her next match against another Russian, Elena Dementieva 4-6 5-7 in the Quarterfinals.

She then went to play Hobart but unfortunately lost her first match on the Rebound Ace against Rebound Ace expert Amelie Mauresmo, winning only 1 game in the 1-6 0-6 defeat. Mauresmo then went on to win the tournament. She played in Sydney next where after 2 rounds of 3 set wins, she lost to Amelie Mauresmo again, this time taking 3 games off 2-6 1-6, where Mauresmo extended her winning streak winning the whole tournament.

In Slovenia she played her first grass court event and looked pretty comfortable on the surface, winning against Eleni Daniilidou and Nicole Vaidisova before falling to eventual champion Daniela Hantuchova in a tight three setter, losing the final set in a tiebreak, 6-3 4-6 6-7. But it was a different story in the doubles, winning the tournament with Ashley Harkleroad, who paired up in the last second.

The first grandslam was held the next week, where she got a bye in the first round and then playing American, Serena Williams and winning 7-6 7-6. She then won against Jill Craybas 6-3 6-2. In the semifinals, she once against played the number 1 player, Amelie Mauresmo. Losing 4-6 3-6. This is the fourth time in a row that she has lost to the eventual champion.

The week after she played in Stockholm in the Nordea Nordic Light Open. The first round was a tough challenge for the Russian. Saving 5 match points, before eventually winning 3-6 7-5 7-5. She then defeated Tatiana Golovin in the Quarterfinals 6-4 6-4 to set up another mouthwatering clash with the world’s number 1 for the first time on a surface other than rebound ace. Sharapova looks comfortable on the surface winning 7-5 6-3. She then faced Daniela Hantuchova in the finals, who defeated her in a tight contest just 2 weeks ago. Hantuchova was the favourite in this final, but the occasion didn’t seem to affect Sharapova at all winning her first singles title, after a comfortable 6-2 6-2 win over the Slovak.

Coming off a great week on the hard court, Sharapova continued her good form, and is currently playing in the Family Circle cup, which is her first clay court event. She played Jill Craybas in the first round and won easily 6-3 6-3 and defeated the clay court expert, Svetlana Kuznetsova 7-5 7-5 in the Quarters to make it to her 5th consecutive semifinals. But in the semis, she lost to clay court expert and fellow Russian, Elena Dementieva 4-6 5-7.

With this win, she moved up to a career high of number 4. She is currently playing in the Qatar Telecom German Open. She is the number 2 seed, behind Justine Henin and she is in the Quarterfinals after defeating newcomer, Venus Williams, 7-6 7-5. Sharapova faced, best friend and doubles partner in the quarters and won in a thriller 7-5 2-6 7-6. She faced Steffi Graf in the semifinals but lost it 4-6 2-6, despite the loss she moves up another spot in the ranking to number 3.

Sharapova played in Rome and after having a bye in the first two rounds, Sharapova played Jelena Jankovic in the quarterfinals, but she got injured during her warm up. But she still played but lost 4-6 5-7.

RANKINGS

01|01 Mauresmo, Amelie - 2906
02|02 Henin, Justine - 2433
03|04 Sharapova, Maria - 1877
04|03 Stosur, Samantha - 1821
05|05 Graf, Steffi - 1781
06|06 Hantuchova, Daniela - 1399
07|07 Dementieva, Elena - 1119
08|08 Vaidisova, Nicole - 969
09|09 Kuznetsova, Svetlana - 819
10|10 Harkleroad, Ashley - 709
11|11 Safina, Dinara - 686
12|13 Kirilenko, Maria - 678
13|12 (PC) Craybas, Jill - 617
14|14 Domachowska, Marta - 534
15|17 Dokic, Jelena - 481
16|15 Gibson, Althea - 468
17|16 Chakvetadze, Anna - 448
18|21 (PC) Li, Na - 402
19|18 (PC) Petrova, Nadia - 335
20|19 Williams, Serena - 294
20|19 (PC) Vesnina, Elena - 294
22|NR Jankovic, Jelena - 225
23|22 Golovin, Tatiana - 216
24|23 (PC) Schiavone, Francesca - 143
25|24 Salerni, Maria Emilia - 78
26|25 (PC) Tu, Melien - 44
27|NR Williams, Venus - 1
27|NR Davenport, Lindsay - 1

Current Outfit

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Used in: Berlin

Current Doubles Partner

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Maria Kirilenko
Playing together in: Charleston, Berlin, Rome

OMG I love it! :worship: Simply fantastic!!!

I want one too harumph

no one cares Maria:o

I care :D

UPDATED!!

OMG I love it! :worship: Simply fantastic!!!

Thanks. :)

Masha do u mind if Dani gets one I need article points!! Ill even put a link to yours on mine ;)

Masha do u mind if Dani gets one I need article points!! Ill even put a link to yours on mine ;)

No I don't mind, go for it. I'll put a link in mine for yours :D

Score

Danny that would be great!

Current Outfit post is there now!

Current Outfit post is there now!

love it

Wheres my link?? use this pic http://gearpatrol.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2007/07/http://www.gearpatrol.com/images/danielahantuchova1.jpg http://51.img.v4.skyrock.com/51f/tennis-wta/pics/1008856950_small.jpg

Wheres my link?? use this pic http://gearpatrol.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2007/07/http://www.gearpatrol.com/images/danielahantuchova1.jpg http://51.img.v4.skyrock.com/51f/tennis-wta/pics/1008856950_small.jpg

I'll use the second one.

There you go Dani!! UPDATED!

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:bounce:Sharapova Moves Up To Number 4!! Sharapova Moves Up To Number 4!! Sharapova Moves Up To Number 4!!:bounce:

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Maria Sharapova has now moved up to number 4 in the rankings taking over Steffi Graf this week. She is now 96 points in front of Steffi and is only 94 points behind Australian Samantha Stosur. A strong showing in Berlin could mean she could take over the number 3 spot. Sharapova says that she wants to do well here in Berlin, not just for the ranking but for the preparation towards the second grandslam of the year, Roland Garros.

Latest "Weekly Doodle"

MY FIRST OFFICIAL WEEKLY DOODLE

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Hey guys,

I am so excited to be blogging in my own thread. I have to thank Warren for letting me post a thread for me. Well I have been blogging from Charleston, so I won't write too long. Well I'm in Berlin now. Got off the plane about 3 hours ago and we're having a player's party later on, so I'm very excited about that.

Well I'm also happy that I am number 4 in the world now. It sounds unreal to me. But my goal now is to win more titles and enter the world's top 3. Maria Kirilenko and I played last week in Charleston. We were so close to winning that semifinals. We lost it 6-4 7-5 7-5. SO it could've gone either way. We will play again this week in Berlin and hopefulyl we can show a stronger performance and we will be working on our game.
Next week is the Roland Garros and I am so excited. I made it to the semifinals of the Australian Open and I am hoping I can do better here in Paris. So wish me luck.

I'll blog again next week after Berlin is over.

Love, Maria :kiss:

Everything updated

Maria use this pic for the doubles partner bit :p

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Great idea :yeah:

Sure thing Makiri

WSC Monthly

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This edition will contain:
• Current ranks
• This month’s tournament draws and reviews
• Player of the month [Chosen by Warren]
• French Open Preview [Coming Soon]
• Wimbledon Preview [Coming Soon]


Current Ranks

01 Mauresmo, Amelie - 2791
02 Henin, Justine - 1933
03 Stosur, Samantha - 1746
04 Sharapova, Maria - 1652
05 Graf, Steffi - 1556
06 Hantuchova, Daniela - 1259
07 Dementieva, Elena - 1118
08 Vaidisova, Nicole - 968
09 Kuznetsova, Svetlana - 694
10 Harkleroad, Ashley - 669
11 Safina, Dinara - 646
12 (PC) Craybas, Jill - 577
13 Kirilenko, Maria - 553
14 Domachowska, Marta - 533
15 Gibson, Althea - 468
16 Chakvetadze, Anna - 448
17 Dokic, Jelena - 356
18 (PC) Petrova, Nadia - 295
19 Williams, Serena - 293
19 (PC) Vesnina, Elena - 293
21 (PC) Li, Na - 277
22 (PC) Schiavone, Francesca - 143
23 Salerni, Maria Emilia - 78
24 (PC) Tu, Melien – 4

Major movers:

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Justine Henin went from 10th last month to 2nd
With her strong Performance in Melbourne, making it all the way to the finals, before being defeated by the Rebound Ace “queen”, Amelie Mauresmo. And also with the help of her first title in Amelia Island, she moves up 8 places in the rankings from last month and goes up to a career high of 2nd.


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Maria Sharapova went from 11th last month to 4th
Also a strong performance from this your Blonde Bombshell in Melbourne. Being defeated, also by the “queen” Amelie Mauresmo in the semifinals and also a first title in Stockholm. This Russian bombshell moves up 6 places, from 11th to 4th in a period of 4 weeks.


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Nicole Vaidisova went from 18th last month to 8th
A surprise semifinalist in Melbourne. She was defeated by world’s number 2 Justine Henin. She makes her way up to 8th. Moving up 10 places to enter the top 10 for the first time.

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Previous Tournament

Moorila Hobart International
Rebound Ace
Draw (http://www.tournawiz.com/view_draw.php?id=513&t=9421017)
Amelie Mauresmo [1] def. Samantha Stosur [2] 6-3 6-1
Capturing her 3rd singles title, all on the rebound ace, Amelie Mauresmo wins the title without dropping a set and a mere 13 games to the title.

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Banka Koper Slovenia Open
Grass
Draw (http://www.tournawiz.com/view_draw.php?id=515&t=9422198)
Daniela Hantuchova [2] def. Steffi Graf [1] 4-6 6-3 6-3
Daniela Hantuchova wins her second title in a row on different surfaces. She defeated Althea Gibson in the quarterfinals 7-6 4-6 6-4 after being one break down in the third. She defeated Maria Sharapova in the semis holding off 5 match points in the third but finally defeating Sharapova 3-6 6-4 7-6. In the finals, she defeated Steffi Graf 4-6 6-3 6-3 after being a set and a break down in the second.

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Australian Open [Grandslam]
Rebound Ace
Draw (http://www.tournawiz.com/view_draw.php?id=535&t=0041702)
Amelie Mauresmo [1] def. Justine Henin [8] 6-1 6-2
Amelie Mauresmo, once again winning a Rebound Ace tournament, but this time, it was different as she nearly lost her second round match to Ashley Harkleroad, but ended up winning 6-7 7-6 8-6. On the way to final, she defeated Dinara Safina, and Maria Sharapova before defeating Justine Henin 6-1 6-2

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Bausch & Lomb Championship
Clay
Draw (http://www.tournawiz.com/view_draw.php?id=605&t=1339734)
Justine Henin [1] def. Steffi Graf [2] 6-2 6-1
Justine Henin makes it to her second final in a row, but this time, she got one step better and winning her first title defeating Steffi Graf in the finals. She defeated Eleni Daniilidou and Svetlana Kuznetsova on her way to the finals without dropping a set.

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Nordea Nordic Light Open
Hard
Draw (http://www.tournawiz.com/view_draw.php?id=606&t=1341060)
Maria Sharapova [3] def. Daniela Hantuchova [4] 6-2 6-2
Maria Sharapova wins her first singles title disposing Daniela Hantuchova in the finals. After nearly being ousted in the first round and fighting off 9 match points before defeating Elena Vesnina 3-6 7-5 7-5. She defeated Amelie Mauresmo in the semifinals which was her first win over the world’s number 1 in 4 tries.

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Player of the Month

Nominees:

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Amelie Mauresmo
Maria Sharapova
Daniela Hantuchova
Justine Henin
Jelena Dokic

Winner is:

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Justine Henin
Justine Henin made it to the semifinals of the Moorila Hobart International before being defeated by Amelie Mauresmo. The week after, she made it all the way to the finals of the Australian Open before once again, was defeated by Amelie Mauresmo, with the same scoreline. She made it one step better at her next event, which was on her favourite surface, clay.
Warren’s reason: She has been consistent. Winning her first title in Amelia Island. Also for the fantastic articles and interviews.

Honourable mention:

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Amelie Mauresmo
Winning two titles, both on Rebound Ace, Amelie Mauresmo didn’t get the award just because she is a level 3 players and she will get a highlight from Warren.

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Maria Sharapova
Making it to the semifinals of both the Banka Koper Slovenia and the Australian Open, on Grass and Rebound Ace respectively and winning her first singles title on the Nordea Nordic Light Open, on hard, she has been one of the most consistent on the tour and deserved an honourable mention.

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Daniela Hantuchova
Altough she lost early in Melbourne, she has been really consistent on the tour and has enjoyed 2 singles titles, both on different surfaces and being in the final of another tournament on another surface and she definitely deserves an honourable mention.

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Jelena Dokic
Altough she hasn't done as well as some others on the circuit in singles. She in one of the best, if not the best doubles player out there. Picking up a few titles. Well done Jelena. You deserve this honourable mention

I just need the number of doubles title you've won. Thanks Jelena.

Sharapova Steady For Dirt

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Maria Sharapova is in Berlin now and is training on the red clay court. She made it to the semifinals of the Family Circle Cup last week in Charleston before losing to eventual champion and compatriot, Elena Dementieva in the semifinals. Which is her 5th loss to an eventual champion before the finals. 4 of them in the semifinals. Maria Sharapova, also have made it to at least the semifinals of her last 5 events and has made it to at least the semifinals of all the surfaces she's played on. [Hard, Clay, Grass and Rebound Ace]

Sharapova is currently number 4 in the rankings, but if she has a good week here in Berlin, she could move up to number 3 and enter the top 3 for the first time. She has definitely been one of the most consistent players on the tour.

In Berlin, Sharapova is the number 2 seed behind Justine Henin and has a bye in the first round. She will play either, doubles partner, Maria Kirilenko or American Serena Williams in the second round. She leads in both their head-to-heads. Also on her side of the draw is, Steffi Graf and surprise Melbourne semifinalist, Nicole Vaidisova, who are playing in the first round. On the other side of the draw is last week's champion, Elena Dementieva and number 1 seed, Justine Henin. To start of the week, there are 14 players, in which 6 of them are Russian. Svetlana Kuznetsova, Anna Chakvetadze and Elena Dementieva, who are on the top half of the draw, and Elena Vesnina, Maria Kirilenko and Maria Sharapova on the bottom half. Out of the six, only two has won titles, Elena Dementieva, in Charleston last week and Maria Sharapova, in Stockholm, the week before that.

Maria to Face Venus

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Maria Sharapova will not get a bye in the first round after all, after a wildcard was given to American, Venus Williams. Sharapova said that she's alright with the decision because if she wins she will get one match under her belt already and could give her a boost of confidence. Venus Williams entered the tour only recently, along with Jelena Jankovic and Lindsay Davenport.

Maria Sharapova has also been confirmed to play doubles with Maria Kirilenko. They lost a close match last week in the semifinal and will try to get a better result this time around. They will be playing in their second event together.

Sharapova Into Quarters

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Berlin, Germany - Sharapova has beaten newcomer Venus Williams to make it into the quarterfinals of the Qatar Telecom German Open. Sharapova won after being down a break in the first set at 5-3 but managed to take it to a tiebreak and win it 7-4. The second set was a big battle, as they both held serve until 5-5 where Sharapova stormed and didn't lose a single point to make it to the Quarterfinals, where she will face, best friend and doubles partner, Maria Kirilenko who earlier defeated the other Williams sister 7-5 7-5.

Sharapova served beautifully, serving 8 aces, and hitting her groundstroke very well but the highlight of the day was her dropshots, winning her about 6 points with wonderful dropshots, both backhand and forehand. Sharapova is now into her seventh (:eek:) Quarterfinals and will be looking for her 6th semifinals spot tomorrow.

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Sharapova Fights Her Way to Semis

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Maria Sharapova has fought her way to the semifinals of this year's Qatar Total German Open after defeating best friend and doubles partner, Maria Kirilenko in three tough sets and produced one of the best matches of the year. Maria Sharapova served first and she held serve with Kirilenko following to hold serve. But Maria Kirilenko made the first move of the day, breaking Sharapova to love and held her own sefve to lead 3-1. Sharapova then held serve and broke back to love also, levelling the match back up to 3-3. Both girls continued to hold their serves until 6-5 where Sharapova made the crucial break to win the first set by 7-5.

In the second set, Kirilenko broke Sharapova straight away and cosolidates to lead 0-2, but Sharapova held her own serve and having 2 break points on Kirilenko's serve, she couldn't take it and Kirilenko held her serve. Kirilenko then broke Sharapova again to go up two breaks, but Sharapova took one of them back but this wasn't enough to stop Kirilenko from taking the set 6-2.

The third set was almost the same story as the first, Sharapova held first and broke again, straight away and leads 2-0, but she couldn't hold her own serve and made the set back to neutral. But Sharapova isn't the type of player who would give up and she breaks Kirilenko again but this time she held her serve. Kirilenko held serve the next game, saving 1 break point and breaks Sharapova to love and following that with another love game hold. Everything was equal now at 4-4 and Sharapova was serving. She had 3 game points but couldn't convert so Kirilenko took advantage and broke Sharapova to 15, taking the 5-4 lead and the chance to serve out the match. Kirilenko had 2 match points but a strong-willed Sharapova wouldn't give up as it seems that everytime she's a match point down, she steps her game up a gear. So Sharapova broke and held her game to lead again at 6-5. Kirilenko did well to serve to stay in the match, holding to 30. But in the tiebreaker it was Sharapova who came out on top, with the score 7-2.

Sharapova will now face number 3 seed, Steffi Graf and is looking for her 2nd final. This is Sharapova's 6th semifinals in a row and she is happy about the way she played today. If she wins her semifinals match tomorrow, she will be most likely to take over the number 3 spot. If she loses, she will stay as number 4.

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Sharapova Crashes Out

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Maria Sharapova has crashed out of the Qatar Telecom German Open losing to Steffi Graf 6-4 6-2.Despite the loss, Sharapova will stay at number 4 after Samantha Stosur also crashed out in the semifinals in Bali. Steffi Graf will be the new number 3 and Samantha Stosur will move down to number 5 when the new rankigns are released next week. Sharapova said that she was still tired from last night's long match but didn't blame it on the fatigue. She simply said that "Steffi played better today, she deserves to be in the finals."

Jelena arrested trying to figure out the op three seeds in balis strategy!
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These secret images we taken through a ssecret camera which Jelena Dokic used to capture pics of the real stars of WSC. They were also the prime evidence to get Jelena arrested for 37 seconds

Jelena Dokics is known for her anal sex videos nosey ness and today in Bali it caught up to her. The non stop singles loser took a trip to bali after losing in Berlin, why? to spy on Amelie Mauresmo, Daniela Hantuchova, and Samantha Stosurs practice session. Each Player had things to say.


"I love grabbing womens attention so I didnt mind. Its a shame that someone with so much tale- booty, canbt play tennis well. wish her the best tonight against the Indonesian officials. "-Amelie Mauresmo

"The mates obviosly got some issues. Poor girl, she needs an old fashion aussie whoopin' (hit with a surfbaod and forced to eat vegemite), Poor girl such a waste of a good ccok she knows how to cook shrimp of th barbie her butts enough proof."-Sam Stosur

"Jelena and I used to be best firneds but ever since I walked in on her and Svata (and didnt say any thing) and then her and Steffi (and didnt say anything) Its time for me to come clean she told me she has a crush on... Serena Williams. Ree if you read this RUN!"-Dani Hantuchova


Players in Berlin also had things to say

"Jelenas in jail...ALLLEZ"-Justine Henin
"Im suprised she hasnt come on to me"-Maria Sharapova
"Poor love bug...er erm"-Svetlana Kuznetsova
"Ich liebe Jelena"-Steffi Graf

WHo knows when Jelena will get out all i know is that all these WSC women are crushed.

Sharapova: "The Only Way To Go Is Up"

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Despite her loss to Steffi Graf in the semifinals, Sharapova has moved uip another spot to number 3 and break that barrier for the first time. Sharapova lost to Graf 4-6 2-6 before losing in the doubles to Jelena Jankovic and Nicole Vaidisova 4-6 5-7, both in the semifinals. It was Sharapova's 6th semifinals, and she has a record of 1-5 (:o) Sharapova will play the last warm-up clay court event before Roland Garros in Rome.

Interview with Maria

Hi Maria, thanks for coming here.
Thanks for having me here it's always a pleasure.

So another loss in the semifinals, what are your thoughts?
Well, I mean, I can't be angry or unhappy about it. I mean, it's the last 4 so you expect it to get tough. Like, you can't win every tournament. Steffi was a great player and she got the better of me on the court so I congratulate her on that.

Clay is not your best surface, but you seem pretty comfortable on it.
No, you know, it's not my favourite, it's not my best, but I don't mind it.

Do you think you're a contender for the Roland Garros title?
Well, everyone is a contender, everyone has a chance to win it. If they're in the draw, there is a possibility you could win the title, so yeah, I am a contender. Why bother play if you don't have a chance to win.

Like as in, do you think you're a "favourite" for the title?
Erh, well that's kind of hard, I mean, like... it's your opinion, I can't judge myself. But the way I see it, there are a lot of great players out there, some are more comfortable than I am on the surface. But you can't count anyone out. You haven't lost until you've lost. But, like I said before, it's your opinion, so you tell me.

There have been a controversy with you and some other players with Dokic.
Yeh, I don't know what her problem is, I think she's mental, that's why she went to jail. But I don't know, she started attacking me first. So you know.. she can do what she wants. It's her life.

Back to a more positive note, you're a new top 3 player, are you happy with that?
Of course I'm happy, anyone would be. I mean, I was so happy to break into top 10 and then even happier to be top 5 and now top 3 it feels so amazing.

Are you aiming for number 2 now, or maybe even number 1?
Oh yeh, definitely, but you know, ahead me are some of the greatest players, Amelie Mauresmo and Justine Henin. It's going to be hard but I am going to try my best, give it my all, but I have to give them credit for getting there in the first place. The only way to go is up, you know, not just for me, but for everyone. Except of course Dokic, she's still going down (:devil:) The only thing going up for her is her weight. (JOKE :lol: :hearts: Uranium :hug:)

We wish you the best of luck in Rome and in Roland Garros.
Thank you!

Love the interview! :yeah:

Except of course Dokic, she's still going down (:devil:) The only thing going up for her is her weight. (JOKE :lol: :hearts: Uranium :hug:)



:haha: hilarious

Dokic is hated so much

its wierd though because its normally the best players that get hated on ;)

Sharapova Rome Preview

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Sharapova will be playing in Rome this week and is the number 2 seed behind Justine Henin, agian. After a disappointing 5th loss in the semifinals last week, to Steffi Graf, Sharapova said that she came to Rome with a different tactic but it's a big risk. She said "I'm not too confident with my new points, but life is about taking risks right?"
Sharapova will also play doubles with Maria Kirilenko this week, for 3 weeks in a row.

The draw has just been released and Sharapova is the number 2 seed. The top 2 seeds, gets 2 byes (:eek:) and goes straight into the Quarterfinals. In the quarterfinals she could meet, the number 8 seed and Russian, Dinara Safina or newcomer Jelena Jankovic or Venus Williams. In Sharapova's half, is number 4 seed, Elena Dementieva, and number 6 seed, Svetlana Kuznetsova. Another Russian in her half is another newcomer Vera Zvonareva.

In the other half of the draw is number 1 seed, Justine Henin, number 3 seed, Steffi Graf, number 5 seed, Nicole Vaidisova and number 7 seed, Ashley Harkleroad. There are another 3 Russians on the top half of the draw, Nadia Petrova, Maria Kirilenko and Anna Chakvetadze.To start with there are 8 Russians, 4 of them are seeds and they are all in the bottom half of the draw.

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In Rome

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Hey guys,

It's Maria again :wavey: As you all know, I lost in the semifinals again. I mean it's great and all, it's top 4 so I can't complain. Plus, I'm number 3 now. It feels so good. I mean, TOP 3:bounce:. My goal now is number 2 and then number 1, but I want to win a grandslam as well. I was so happy when I entered the top 10, but and then the top 5 I was just like, really happy. We partied just because of it. And now another step forward, TOP 3!!! OMG Anyway.. I won't brag about this anymore.

As you all know there has been some controversy with like nearly everyone on the tour and Jelena Dokic. I want to straighten this out right now, I didn't start it. I didn't even do anything and she started BITCHING about me, Daniela, Amelie and Justine. I mean what's her f***ing problem. Anyway, I'm fine. If she wants a fight, she will get a fight!

Whatever, I'm in Rome now and I'm excited to play here. It's such a beautiful country full of beautiful people. Every single one is so nice. I'm the number 2 seed again, behind Justine again :rolleyes:. Nah, it's okay, I love Justine, she's a nice girl. The top 2 seeds get byes to the Quarters and I'm happy about that. That's 2 less matches to play. The other seeds gets one bye. Also, there are 8 Russians in the draw. WOW!!! RUSSIAN INVASION!!! :woohoo:. There are so many Russian and I'm playing doubles with one of them. Hopefully we can take the title.

In my last match, I kinda sprained my wrist a little bit and I'm still playing just for you guys, I mean, I love playing tennis. I am changing my tactics this week and I really want to see how it works out, especially 1 week before the grandslam. So if this tactic works, and pray it does, I will use it for Roland Garros, the second grandslam of the year. I made it to the semis of Australian Open, but hopefully I can go 1 or even 2 better here on the clay.

Daniela [Hantuchova], Amelie [Mauresmo], Justine [Henin] and I have made a pact that we will play fed cup together. I mean, this fed cup is different from the others. You can choose your own team, HOW COOL IS THAT?!?!?! Our team will be looking to play against Dokic's team so we could kick their BIG ASSES!!! Anyway that's enough now. Good night :hearts:

XOXOX
Maria

Dokic is so popular with the Lesbionic Foursome:hearts:

Stop fighting over me ladies, I know you all love me:angel:

Dokic is so popular with the Lesbionic Foursome:hearts:

Stop fighting over me ladies, I know you all love me:angel:

we'll admit to having 1 but u have the other three, Sveta, Tati, Lena...

we'll admit to having 1 but u have the other three, Sveta, Tati, Lena...


:lol:

we'll admit to having 1 but u have the other three, Sveta, Tati, Lena...

:yawn:
Daniela, stop hating that our team gets more action than your team since you have the ugly girls and we have the hot ones:p

:yawn:
Daniela, stop hating that our team gets more action than your team since you have the ugly girls and we have the hot ones:p

:tape:Thats a joke right....

you have Amelie and Justine and Maria
we only have Sveta, the rest are :drool:

you have Amelie and Justine and Maria
we only have Sveta, the rest are :drool:

you have Amelie and Justine and Maria
we only have Sveta, the rest are :drool:

:yawn:
Daniela, stop hating that our team gets more action than your team since you have the ugly girls and we have the hot ones:p

more action from each other maybe :p