Sunday, April 28, 2013

Maria keeps her crown in Stuttgart


Maria defended her title that she won last year in Stuttgart. She won the final against Na Li of China in straight sets: 6-4, 6-3 after one hour and 32 minutes. Congratulations, Maria !

This is the 29th title of her all career and the second of this year after she won also the Indian Wells trophy.


The next tournament in Maria`s schedule is Mutua Madrid Open. The tournament begins on May 4th.



GO MARIA !!!

Saturday, April 27, 2013

Maria into Stuttgart final


Another 3 set match for Maria at Porsche Tennis Grand Prix in Stuttgart, Germany. She defeated Angelique Kerber: 6-3, 2-6, 7-5 and this is the 2nd consecutive final for her at this tournament.

In Stuttgart final, Maria will play either Bethanie Mattek-Sands of United States or Na Li of China.



UPDATE: Maria Sharapova vs Na Li


GO MARIA !!!

Friday, April 26, 2013

Another tough fight


It seems that every match for Maria at Porsche Tennis Grand Prix is like a final this year. After the match against Safarova, the quarterfinal match against Ana Ivanovic was the same.

Maria managed to win the quarter match against the serbian player in 3 sets: 7-5, 4-6, 6-4 after 2 hours and 16 minutes of play.

After this great fight, Maria will play the semifinal against Angelique Kerber of Germany. On head to head, Maria leads Kerber: 3-1. Their last match was in 2012 in Beijing where Maria won: 6-3, 3-0 (Kerber retired).


GO MARIA !!!

Thursday, April 25, 2013

Stuttgart quarters


The defending champion had a tough match in 2nd round at Porsche Tennis Grand Prix, but Maria managed to defeat Lucie Safarova in 3 sets: 6-4, 6-7, 6-3 after 3 hours and 9 minutes.

After this great fight, Maria will play against another strong player. In Stuttgart quarters, Maria will play against Ana Ivanovic of Serbia.

On head to head Maria leads Ivanovic: 5-2. Their last match was last year in Rome where Maria won in straight sets: 7-6, 6-3.
Ana Ivanovic is No. 17 in WTA Rankings.



GO MARIA !!!

Training session in Stuttgart








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Wednesday, April 24, 2013

WTA All Access Hour in Stuttgart

You can watch Maria from minute 13:00. Enjoy ! :)





GO MARIA !!!

Monday, April 22, 2013

Saturday, April 20, 2013

Maria@Porsche Tennis Grand Prix




The draw for Prosche Tennis Grand Prix has been released and Maria has a `bye` in first round.

In second round, Maria will play either Mona Barthel of Germany or Lucie Safarova of Czech Republic.

Maria won the tournament last year.



GO MARIA !!!

Friday, April 19, 2013

Happy Birthday !



        Happy Birthday, Maria !!!




Saturday, April 13, 2013

Best Moments Part 5


Maria - Roland Garros 2012 Champion










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Friday, April 12, 2013

Best Moments Part 4


Maria defeated Ana Ivanovic of Serbia and won the Australian Open in 2008.







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Thursday, April 11, 2013

Best Moments Part 3


Maria - US Open 2006 Champion





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Wednesday, April 10, 2013

Best Moments Part 2


Maria won the WTA Championships in 2004. At that time the tournament was in Los Angeles at Staples Center.




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Tuesday, April 9, 2013

Best Moments Part 1


Maria won her first Grand Slam in 2004 : Wimbledon.






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Sunday, April 7, 2013

Clay season starts soon


Maria`s clay season will start soon and she must guard some points after she won 3 important tournaments on clay last year.

Maria will defend her titles in Stuttgart at Porsche Tennis Grand Prix, in Rome at Internazionali BNL d`Italia and of course in Paris at Roland Garros.

The first tournament on clay for Maria this year is Porsche Tennis Grand Prix which begins on April 22nd.



GO MARIA !!!