Archive for: Maria Sharapova

Azarenka Australian Open 2012 Champion and New World Number 1

Victoria Azarenka is the new world number 1 and Australian Open 2012 womens singles champion!

Sharapova got an early 2-0 lead, but since then has struggled to win a game. Sharapova has just sat at the baseline and hit out for the whole match without success. Azarenka has been out hitting Sharapova from the baseline, but Sharapova has never even thought about changing her game plan.

Azarenka has been so pumped up throughout and claimed the title 6-3 6-0.

Maria Sharapove Is Actually Going to Play for Her Country: Great Pride She Has!

Maria Sharapova is actually going to play for her country in the Fed Cup next month against Spain. This is only the third time she will be playing for her country! How Sad! Its a real shame that tennis players dont seem to have national pride and want to play for their country any more.

If I was the Russian captain I probably wouldnt even want her to play, since she hasnt seemed to care in the past!

Six Women Fight for Australian Open 2012 Title and World Number 1 Ranking

The Australian Open 2012 is the first Grand Slam of the year and it is going to be amazingly exciting. Six players on the womens side have the ability to finish the tournament with the World Number 1 ranking.

Victoria Azarenka, Maria Sharapova, Sam Stosur and Agnieszka Radwanska could also take the top ranking, but the No. 2-ranked Kvitova is the favorite.

Caroline Wozniacki currently holds the top spot, but with her poor run in Grand Slams I doubt highly that she will be number 1 when the tournament ends.

 

Maria Sharapova Australian Open 2012 Dress

Here is Maria Sharapova’s Australian Open 2012 Dress. It will be very interesting to see if she can perform well at the Australian Open 2012.

Maria Sharapova withdraws from Brisbane

After hurting her left ankle at the Pan Pacific Championships in Tokyo, Japan earlier this year, Maria Sharapova has decided to withdraw from the Brisbane International.

Sharapova told tournament officials that she’s just not 100% ready yet to compete at the top level. However, it shouldn’t hinder her chances of appearing at next year’s Australian Open. This would have been Maria’s first appearance at the event after she committed to it earlier this year instead of reappearing at the ASB Classic in Auckland, New Zealand

This injury has been quite the obstacle for Sharapova in her previous two tournaments, the first being the China Open where she was forced to retire and of course the Year-Ending Championships in Istanbul, where she retired after losing her first two matches in the round-robin stage.

The Australian Open begins on Jan 16th and we hope Maria will make her comeback there with favorable results.

Maria Sharapova Signs Up for 2012 Rogers Cup

Maria Sharapova has already signed up for the 2012 Rogers Cup. She will join Caroline Wozniacki, Victoria Azarenka, Vera Zvonareva and Marion Bartoli.

Maria Sharapova Getting Ready for Australian Open 2012

Here are some great shots of Maria Sharapova practice in the lead up to the Australian Open 2012. These shots were taken at IMG Academies in Florida.

via – Womenstennisblog

Maria Sharapova’s 2012 Australian Open dress?

This isn’t too detailed, but the Maria Statement dress just might be what Maria Sharapova might wear to the 2012 Australian Open!

Petra Kvitova: 2011 WTA Player of the Year

After starting out the year ranked 34 in the world, Petra Kvitova turned everyone’s head when she won her maiden Grand Slam title at Wimbledon this year to former champion Maria Sharapova.

And after winning the Year-Ending Championships on her first try, not losing a single match en route to the final where she beat Victoria Azarenka; this young woman has certainly proved herself as the best of the year. Apart from these tremendous wins, she has also won 6 singles titles this year and has a record of 60-13 for the 2011 season. Not too long ago she won both her matches to help the Czech Republic win the Fed Cup and has by the end of the year catapulted herself to the number 2 ranking spot only behind Caroline Wozniacki.

Kvitova also won the Most Improved Player and Sportsmanship Award. Other winners include Sabine Lisicki of Germany for the Comeback Player of the Year and Irina-Camelia Begu for the Newcomer of the Year.

“This season has been simply a dream,” Kvitova said. ”It is an incredible honour to win the player of the year award and join the ranks of some of the best players that have ever played the sport, especially Martina Navratilova.” ”I will always cherish the 2011 season and look forward to building on it.”

Let’s see if Kvitova can have an even better year in 2012!

Samantha Stosur Finally Defeats Maria Sharapova: WTA Tour Championships 2011

Samantha Stosur has had a great start to the WTA Tour Championships. This is the first time Stosur defeated Sharapova in the last 10 meetings. Stosur won 6-1 7-5.

“Obviously it’s a big feat for me. You never want to lose to someone 10 times in a row,” Stosur beamed said. “I was feeling pretty focused, relaxed and ready to go. I did a few things differently and thankfully it paid off.”

This was also Maria Sharapova’s first tournament in a month since her ankle injury.

“It’s obviously tough to come back after a month and compete at this level but the good thing is I gave myself a chance and did everything I could to even be here, so I’m happy,” she said “I still have a couple of matches to go and time to improve”

Maria Sharapova Even Lacked Personality at 13

Maria Sharapova seemed to have the same public speaking skills at 13 as she does now.

I just wish she could lose the monotone voice and actually gain some personality.

Maria Sharapova Cole Haan Photoshoot

Here are some great photos from Maria Sharapova’s recent photoshoot for Cole Haan.

Maria Sharapova Practicing at Toray Pan Pacific Open 2011

Maria Sharapova enjoys a practice session on center court at the Toray Pan Pacific Open 2011 tennis tournament in Japan.

Maria Sharapova Hits 60 Unforced Errors to Lose at US Open 2011

Sharapova was my tip for the US Open 2011 title, but she has been sent home by Flavia Pennetta 6-3 3-6 6-4.

Sharapova had a nightmare day by her standards, hitting 60 unforced errors in her match! That includes 12 double faults.

Im really surprised by this performance by Maria, but Im sure she will come back fighting at next years Australian Open 2012.

Congrats Flavia!

Maria Sharapova Looking Sexy .. Oh and Keeps Perfect Night Record at US Open 2011

Maria Sharapova walked on court at the US Open last night in a very sexy black outfit. Additionally, she actually played an amazing game of tennis!

Maria pushed aside Anastasiya Yakimova 6-1 6-1 and moved into the third round of the US Open.

Maria also kept her perfect record in US Open night matches. Record is no 14-0.

Heather Watson Nearly Grabs Early Upset over Maria Sharapova

There were a lot of upsets on the first day of the US Open 2011. Heather Watson from the UK came very close to the upset of her career and the tournament with a brilliant match. Heather played Maria Sharapova (who is my favourite for the title) and lost 3-6 7-5 6-3.

“I had a lot of fun today. It’s what I want to do. I want to be out there on the big courts playing the top players. It was a really great match, very competitive. We played some really great tennis.

“I had my chances in the second set. You have to create the opportunity but also execute, and I was probably a bit too defensive on those important points.

“But I always believed I could win. There’s no point in my going out there if I don’t believe that I can win.

“I just wanted to make every ball, make her play every ball, and just fight. Because Maria’s a fighter. She’s never going to give up. That’s what makes her a champion. That’s why she’s won this tournament before.

“I absolutely loved the atmosphere. I thought everyone was going to be supporting Maria. She’s won here before. She’s been number one in the world.

“I had a lot of support. I heard some people calling me Cinderella, all sorts of stuff. And just when they were chanting my name, I kind of got the goosebumps. I thought, ‘Stay calm, focus on the match’.”

Heather should be very happy with her performance and this is promising for British tennis!

Novak Djokovic Does a Perfect Impression of Maria Sharapova

It seems to never end! Novak Djokovic should seriously be a woman. His impression of Maria Sharapova is amazingly accurate.

Maria Sharapova Takes the Cincinnati Title and Now Ready for US Open Push

Maria Sharapova has taken the Cincinnati title. Maria Sharapova defeated Jelena Jankovic in the final 4-6 7-6 6-3. The match had 20 double faults and 16 service breaks, so wasnt the best match from either player, but still a very interesting and close final.

This is good preparation for both players leading into the US Open. With Kim Clijsters out of the US Open I will be placing my money on Sharapova for the title.

Maria Sharapova into Cincinnati Final

Maria Sharapova has won her semifinal at the Cincinnati event over Samantha Stosur 6-3 6-2.

Sharapova played a great match and has now a 9-0 career win loss against Stosur.

“I did many good things today that caused her a lot of trouble,” Sharapova said. “I didn’t give her much time to do the things she likes to do.”

Stosur is confident that she’ll eventually beat Sharapova.

“It’s possible to win,” she said. “I’ve got to believe that, but I guess it’s back to the drawing board.”

With the news that Kim Clijsters has pulled out of the US Open, Sharapova has to be one of the favourites for the title!

Novak Djokovic Dresses Up As Maria Sharapova for Parody

Novak Djokovic has now taken the piss out of Maria Sharapova. Maria recently did a new Head commercial, so Novak has decided to dress up as Maria!

Here’s Maria’s comment from her Facebook page:

HAHAHA did you see what Novak Djokovic posted? Hey @Novak, is that your new road to success – trying to be me? I am a little disappointed you did not wear my dress and think you could work on your body language a bit more! And the hair… no comment on that… what do you guys think?