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Monday, June 9, 2014
Sunday, June 8, 2014
Saturday, June 7, 2014
Roland Garros Queen
Maria won the final in 3 sets: 6-4, 6-7, 6-4 against Simona Halep of Romania. Congratulations, Maria and congratulations also for Simona. Awesome final !
After the final, Maria said: "This was the toughest Grand Slam final I've ever played. All the respect to Simona. I thought she just played an unbelievable match today."
"I can't believe it. I never thought seven or eight years ago that I'd win more Roland Garroses when I was 27 years old than any other Grand Slam. It's a dream come true. This tournament means so much to me. And to think I've won it two times now - I'm so emotional, I can't even talk right now!"
"It's such an emotional victory for me in my career. You know, I have been in many Grand Slam finals, and every one feels very different. I feel as I get older I appreciate those situations so much more. And when it's over, after it being such an emotional match, everything just kind of lets go."
In Maria`s schedule the next tournament is the 3rd Grand Slam of the year, Wimbledon. The tournament begins on June 23.
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Friday, June 6, 2014
Thursday, June 5, 2014
One more !
Maria managed to win another match after she lost the first set. This time was against Eugenie Bouchard in Roland Garros semifinal: 4-6, 7-5, 6-2.
After the semifinal, Maria said: "She played an unbelievable match today. Her level was extremely high and I was fortunate to win because she played tremendous tennis."
"Obviously, I would prefer to win in two sets. It was tough losing that first set, but that's not when the match ends and that's why you put in the hard work - to get through those moments."
In Roland Garros final, Maria will play against Simona Halep of Romania. On head to head, Maria leads Halep: 3-0. Their last match was this year in Madrid final, where Maria won in 3 sets: 1-6, 6-2, 6-3.
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Tuesday, June 3, 2014
Another great comeback
Maria did it again. She managed to comenack against Garbine Muguruza of Spain like she did against Samantha Stosur. Maria won the quarterfinal match in 3 sets: 1-6, 7-5, 6-1 after 2 hours and 6 minuntes of play.
After the match, Maria said: "In a lot of the games in the first set she was up 30-0, 40-0, and then I'd win a point or two. Then she's the one with the confidence. In the second set, when I was making her hit a second ball after her serve or when I was being a bit more aggressive on the second serves, taking a bit more chances, all of a sudden she's not hitting so freely."
"I knew that the match wasn't over. I still had a fair bit of time to change things around. Little by little I started playing a bit better, started getting in the court a little bit more, playing a little bit more aggressive, serving better than I did in the first set, returning as well, giving myself more looks at break points."
In semifinals, Maria will play against Eugenie Bouchard of Canada. On head to head, Maria leads Bouchard: 2-0. Their last match was in 2013 at the same tournament when Maria won in straight sets: 6-2, 6-4.
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Sunday, June 1, 2014
Maria all in
Maria continues her way to win the Roland Garros crown after she defeated Samantha Stosur of Australia in 3 sets: 3-6, 6-4, 6-0.
After the match Maria said: "I thought Sam played a really good first set. With that said, I had five break points and I didn't convert one of them. Against a player who's a very good server and who uses her serve as a weapon to set up points out there, if you don't take advantage of those particular moments, she gains a lot of confidence from that and swings and keeps serving well too."
"And it was unfortunate that I gave that break back in the second set, because I thought I had a good start, but overall I'm happy with the way I finished. I think that's the most important thing."
In quaterfinals, Maria will play against Garbine Muguruza of Spain. On head to head, Maria leads Muguruza: 1-0. They played in Rome, last year and Maria won in straight sets: 6-2, 6-2.
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Saturday, May 31, 2014
Double bagel
Strong match made by Maria in 3rd Round at Roland Garros. She defeated Paula Omaechea of Argetina: 6-0. 6-0. The score says it all.
After the match, Maria said: “Except the first game, which was a little bit tough… I started a little bit nervous, but other than that I was happy with how I played”
In 4th Round, Maria will play against Samantha Stosur of Australia. On head to head, Maria leads Stosur: 13-2. Their last match was this year in Madrid, where Maria won in straight sets: 6-4, 6-3.
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Thursday, May 29, 2014
Maria passed the test
After the match, Maria said: "I started off quite cold, wasn't moving my feet enough and just didn't have a good rhythm. Once I got the break back, I started feeling much better about my game, and I was able to hold that until the end of the match."
"You have to follow your path and concentrate on your work and who's ahead of you and not get worried about what's going on. Obviously when you go on court you're aware of a lot of the upsets, not just among the women, but with the men as well. So it's great to get a win in that type of atmosphere."
In 3rd Round, Maria will play either Monica Niculescu of Romania or Paula Ormaechea of Argentina.
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Tuesday, May 27, 2014
Game on !
Roland Garros started and Maria needed just one hour to defeat Ksenia Pervak of Russia in straight sets: 6-2, 6-1.
After the match, Maria said: "Going into a first round match at a Grand Slam, you want to be solid and do the things you need to do. It's never easy, no matter how good you're feeling or how bad you're feeling. It's just a different story once you get on the court. And I thought I did what I had to do very well. There are things I can improve on and do better for the next match, but it's definitely nice to get through."
In 2nd Round, Maria will play against Tsvetana Pironkova of Bulgaria. On head to head, Maria leads Pironkova: 4-0. Their last match was in 2012 at Wimbledon, where Maria won in 3 sets: 7-6, 6-7, 6-0.
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Friday, May 23, 2014
Saturday, February 1, 2014
Goodbye, Paris !
Maria lost the semifinal against Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova of Russia in 3 sets: 6-4, 3-6, 4-6.
The next tournament in Maria`s schedule is BNP Paribas Open - Indian Wells. The tournament begins on March 5th.
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Maria into Paris semis
No problem for Maria in quarterfials at Open GDF Suez. Maria defeated Kirsten Flipkens of Belgium in straight sets: 6-2, 6-2 after one hour and 9 minutes of play.
In semifinals, Maria will play against Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova of Russia. On head to head, Maria leads Pavlyuchenkova: 1-0. The only match between them was in 2010 in Cincinnati, where Maria won in 3 sets: 6-4, 3-6, 6-2.
About the semifinal, Maria said: "We haven't played against each other in quite a bit of time. She's playing really well this year and had a great win today, so I'm sure she'll be really confident going into tomorrow.
"It's always tough to play another Russian but it's good to know one of us will be in the finals."
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Friday, January 31, 2014
Thursday, January 30, 2014
Wednesday, January 29, 2014
Paris Quarters
Only one game lost Maria in 2nd Round at Open GDF Suez against Daniela Hantuchova of Slovakia: 6-0, 6-1 after one hour and 10 minutes.
Maria is now in quarterfinal where she will play against either Kirsten Flipkens of Belgium or Yvonne Meusburger of Austria.
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Thursday, June 6, 2013
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