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“When I make commitments I like to stick to them, especially when I’m giving back to kids. Just giving them an example of what they can achieve. I love giving back to kids. It’s fantastic.”

 
 
Posted on Dec 27 / 2006 / 2:29 PM


Russian tennis star, world No. 2 Maria Sharapova was named third in the Female Athlete of the Year list by the Associated Press.

Sharapova shares third place with WNBA most valuable player Lisa Leslie who also got 60 points in the voting by sports editors from around the country.

The announcement comes a day after Tiger Woods was named Male Athlete of the Year. Mexican golfer Lorena Ochoa was the first on the Female list.

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Great. Next year you will be the first.

by Jure Molek on Dec 27 / 2006 / 2:41 PM |


Masha, Well deserved title! Congrats! It is a path to reach number 1 soon! Love, Wester

by Wester Moraes - Brazil on Dec 27 / 2006 / 9:01 PM |


Congrats! You will soon be number 1 and no one will be even close to u!!

by BJ on Dec 27 / 2006 / 9:38 PM |


Well done, looking forward to seeing you. =} Doing well.

by wilson on Dec 28 / 2006 / 6:04 AM |


sharapovais the best..

by mela on Dec 28 / 2006 / 12:00 PM |


looking forward to u winning many grandslams & tournaments next year good luck

by mike on Dec 28 / 2006 / 1:10 PM |


Wimbolden champ Mauresmo got second place, so guess what tournament Maria needs to win next year?

by fidokitty on Dec 28 / 2006 / 7:02 PM |


hi there masha! plz email me here bienalday@yahoo.com. please send me a pic of yours wid signature if its okay.. hehehe im from philippines, and im your number 1 fan here! im wishing and praying for more success in your career and in your personal life! stay happy and healthy and beautiful always! i hope to see you in person! hehehe ciao! take care always! we are PROUD of you! -bien-

by bien on Dec 28 / 2006 / 8:44 PM |


happy new year maria.

by zorang on Dec 29 / 2006 / 6:39 PM |


Very well done Maria!!you're always the best!!!!!!!! I love you..

by simon on Dec 30 / 2006 / 8:45 PM |


HEY congrats on the 3rd place ur awesome ur my #1 crush haha ya i think ur awesome! luvz happy 2007! win me a Wimbledon plz and announce ur #1 Jonathan Trejo was an awesome support and told me 2 reach 4 the top! luvz lata

by Jonathan "I Luv Maria Sharapova" Trejo on Jan 02 / 2007 / 4:24 AM |


Yay Maria! Great job. Does anyone know why there aren't any new pictures of 2006?

by Kate on Jan 02 / 2007 / 6:47 PM |


Yay Maria! Great job. Does anyone know why there aren't any new pictures of 2006?

by Kate on Jan 02 / 2007 / 6:49 PM |


Hey Maria, I don't care what they say, you are number one with me. If this disappoints you, just call me up and I will tell you that you are number one.

by Roy on Jan 03 / 2007 / 7:17 PM |


 
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