Maria in Australia

"A great start to my trip...just checked in at Virgin Australia and they're playing some snazzy music. If only every check in was this smooth. And the scarf? Yep it's new and oh so ready to keep me warm for the 14 hour flight. Thanks Santa! "

See you guys in 2012 ! Happy new year to all !!!

GO MARIA !!!

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Message from Maria

Hi everyone, Unfortunately, I had to pull out of the Brisbane tournament yesterday. My ankle only recently started feeling good and therefore I want to make sure I'm fully ready for the coming year by not rushing into things too fast.

On the other hand, its Christmas Eve and you know how much I love to play Santa! Still have a few presents to wrap. Got a bit carried away at the Grand Bazaar in Turkey a week ago, so many beautiful things!

Wishing everyone a wonderful Holiday!

Text & photo: www.mariasharapova.com

Maria asks Maria

Maria asks: what is the best part of the Holidays?
Maria answers: what a stupid question! We're off to a terrible start already. What could possibly not be fun about the Holidays? You get to shop, stuff your face with yummy food, open presents, decorate the tree, and the list goes on and on.

Maria Asks: what is the worst part of the Holidays?
Maria Answers: I always have to leave the day after Christmas. Between the unwrapped presents, and the unpacked bags, my room is a hazardous disaster.

Maria Asks: what is the best gift to give or receive?
Maria Answers: this is a tough one. I love beautiful china especially tea cups, I know thats an odd one. Sending an elegant winter bouqet of flowers will never dissapoint. And a personalized candle is always a no brainer...I like the ones from LeLabo.

Maria Asks: everyone knows you like food, a little too much apparently. So what are your favorites during the month of December?
Maria Answers: what a kind comment! Thank you for that. I do appreciate good food. And I appreciate it in quantities. Its either all or nothing. Smoked ham with mashed potatoes, some cranberry sauce on the side. Warm apple cider with peppermint bark. Not sure I have time to answer this question fully.

Maria Asks: do you prefer to shop for presents with friends or alone?
Maria Answers: Solo. I am much more focused.

Maria Asks: what is the ultimate Christmas morning?
Maria Answers: waking up an hour earlier, putting on a cashmere robe, heading down to the kitchen to make a cup of expresso with some home made milk foam for everyone (i think thats called a cappuccino), turn on the only Holiday CD I own( I think its all about Rudolph, the red nose reindeer), sit around the tree and open the presents s-l-o-w-l-y.

Maria Asks: what do you do if you dont like a certain present?
Maria Answers: It depends who the gift is from but I am pretty much an open book when I dont like something. I dont directly ask for the gift receipt but I do find a way to change it.  But luckily I have not received many bad gifts.

Maria Asks: well thats all the time we have today. Thank you for answering these.
Maria Answers: thought this would never end! Happy Holidays everyone!




So funny ! :))




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GO MARIA !!!

2011 results

Now when is only one month left of 2011,  here are Maria`s results of this year. We all hope that 2012 will be better than 2011 !

Auckland - Quarterfinal

Australian Open - 4th Round

Paris - Withdrawn

Dubai - Withdrawn

Indian Wells - Semifinal

Miami - Final

Charleston - Withdrawn

Madrid - 3rd Round

Rome - Winner

Roland Garros - Semifinal

Birmingham - Withdrawn

Wimbledon - Final

Stanford - Quarterfinal

Rogers Cup - 3rd Round

Cincinnati - Winner

U.S. Open - 3rd Round

Tokyo - Quarterfinal

GO MARIA !!!