Maria Sharapova
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Maria Sharapova enjoys the hectic schedule
You will not find Maria Sharapova moaning about crowded schedules after a year in which the Russian has returned to within sight of the summit of women's tennis. The world number two has some sympathy for the top male players who have made rumblings about possible strike action over what they see as a too punishing calendar but after having her career knocked sideways by injury she is clearly happy to be globe-trotting again and winning tournaments. "I really missed doing what I've done since I was four years old and I really felt that there is so much more in me that I could bring to the court," the 24-year-old told Reuters in Taipei where she will play an exhibition match against fellow Russian and world No.4 Vera Zvonareva on Thursday. "(The schedule) is so much better than it was years ago," she added, when asked about the demands on the serving shoulder that needed major surgery in 2008 and kept her out of the game for 10 months, in which time she dropped to 126 in the world. |
Maria cannot be solved Maria Sharapova of Russia celebrates defeating Na Li of China during their final match Sunday at the Italian Open. Sharapova won 4-6, 6-4-7-6 (5). ROME Maria Sharapova retained the Italian Open title on Sunday with a 4-6, 6-4, 7
ROME (AP) – Maria Sharapova comfortably beat rising German player 
ROME: Maria Sharapova retained the Italian Open title on Sunday with a 4-6, 6-4, 7-6 (7-5) victory over Li Na in a match dominated by wild swings of momentum. Li Na appeared to be on course for victory as she stormed into a 6-4, 4-0 lead but 24
