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“I know that if I play my best, no one can stop me. In March 2002 I played Monica Seles. Although I lost, it was a great moment. It showed I could really compete against her. I want all the bests—to win Grand Slams, to be number one in the world.” |
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Posted on Jan 16 / 2007 / 8:51 AM 
Russian top seed Maria Sharapova survived a massive scare before beating Camille Pin in sapping heat at the Australian Open amid tightened security after violence marred the opening day here. She could scarcely believe the scrap she had been drawn into in the scorching conditions and struggled to keep cool before finally taming France's Camille Pin 6-3 4-6 9-7 in just under three hours.
But it was heavy going as Sharapova, red-faced, dripping sweat and swearing at the umpire, stumbled through the second set before a new burst of energy carried her 5-0 clear in the third.
But she was clearly feeling the heat and started cramping, dropping the next five games. The courageous Pin fought back to serve for the match at 7-6 before Sharapova dug deep to snatch victory.
"It was one of the toughest matches I've played here," said Sharapova, adding that midway through the second set she started getting "a pinch" in her stomach.
"It's definitely not my best tennis. I was so delusional I couldn't think."
She said she won because, "I am not a quitter. I'm not going to stop because of the heat."
The extreme heat policy came into effect midway through her match. While play on outside courts is halted when the mercury hits 35 Celsius, games in the Rod Laver Arena have to finish before the roof can be closed.
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GOOOOOO!!!!!! MARİA I LOVE YOU I GİVE MY HEART  |
by mariafan19 on Jan 16 / 2007 / 9:10 AM | |
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Maria is so beautiful |
by Jimbo on Jan 16 / 2007 / 9:53 AM | |
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A PESAR DE SUFRIR SUPISTE SACAR FUERZAS Y GANAR, ESPERO QUE LEAS ESTO Y QUE SEPAS QUE SI PUDISTE GANAR EN ESAS CONDICIONES PUEDES CON TODO. SE QUE GANARAS EL OPEN. |
by FERNANDO on Jan 16 / 2007 / 11:57 AM | |
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Congratulations Maria!    |
by Erhan on Jan 16 / 2007 / 1:26 PM | |
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Uffffffffff.Really hot |
by boro on Jan 16 / 2007 / 2:06 PM | |
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Oh, Maria. Take care of yourself! |
by Pauline on Jan 16 / 2007 / 2:32 PM | |
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Well done, and good luck all the way, Masha.   |
by Wilson on Jan 16 / 2007 / 2:51 PM | |
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wow i missed this match cuz i had a chemistry exam ....but man I MISS IT..wow o well next time she plays ill watch for sure |
by vilma on Jan 16 / 2007 / 2:57 PM | |
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Masha,
What a match! You played very well under such a high temperature!
Love,
Wester |
by Wester Moraes - Brazil on Jan 16 / 2007 / 3:07 PM | |
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EVERY THING IS DIFFCULT AT THE BIGGING ILOVE U MARIA |
by HAMADA on Jan 16 / 2007 / 3:17 PM | |
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Great job Maria! You get one day off so you gotta save some energy! Love ya! |
by Kate on Jan 16 / 2007 / 4:25 PM | |
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I love you Maria!!!You are the best!!!Good luck for the Australian Open!!And you are beautiful!!!Love XX Dini |
by Dini on Jan 16 / 2007 / 4:48 PM | |
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glad to see you win despite the heat. |
by scott on Jan 16 / 2007 / 4:59 PM | |
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hadorada maria congratulations ganaste el juego fuerte y ganaras los demas ganaras el open ceguro que si teamo wilman |
by wilman on Jan 16 / 2007 / 5:52 PM | |
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make sure take IV's and get the advice from at least three trainers, we need your strong, good luck |
by mwm on Jan 16 / 2007 / 6:33 PM | |
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Good luck for australian open maria!  |
by mariana on Jan 16 / 2007 / 9:45 PM | |
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MARIA i am so proud of you! I know it was tough for you but you made it through! I love you! |
by Laura J on Jan 16 / 2007 / 10:34 PM | |
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come on maria!! fight fight and win , you are the best for ever you will win australia!! the next macht you will play very weel iam sure i love you!! |
by matias on Jan 16 / 2007 / 11:22 PM | |
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Hi Maria, Congratulations! Job well done. Keep it up. Luv yah. |
by Mans Latonero - Philippines on Jan 17 / 2007 / 4:37 AM | |
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Hi Maria, Congratulations! Job well done. Keep it up. Luv yah. |
by Mans Latonero - Philippines on Jan 17 / 2007 / 4:38 AM | |
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ANIMO MARIA, MAÑANA PODRAS GANAR Y DEMOSTRATE A TI MISMA QUE ESTAS EN BUENA FORMA Y QUE GANARAS EL OPEN DE AUSTRALIA, NI TUS RIVALES NI EL CALOR PODRAN CONTIGO. TODOS TE APOYAMOS |
by FERNANDO on Jan 17 / 2007 / 11:50 AM | |
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welldone maria & gook luck |
by mike on Jan 17 / 2007 / 2:06 PM | |
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by ey8p8yju2v on Jan 19 / 2007 / 3:33 AM | |
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i saw the match on tv and maria was soaked in sweat.....the heat was too much ...she ws pouring in sweat |
by rohit on Nov 16 / 2007 / 6:19 AM | |
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