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“People always ask about young people like me being forced into things. I play tennis because I love it. I think Russians might be tougher than other people. When I arrived in America I was young, but I already knew what I wanted. I think that when you start from nothing, when you come from nothing, it makes you hungry. I am proud of where I came from and I know what I want. I want to win.” |
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Posted on Jan 21 / 2010 / 9:27 AM 
QUESTION
From your viewpoint, what went wrong?
MARIA SHARAPOVA:
Just didn't win the match. You know, bottom line.
Uhm, you know, certainly had my chances and just didn't execute. You know, I felt like I was -- when she was up and then I'd get back there, back in the game, I just didn't take advantage of that and let her, you know, let her control the situation again.
QUESTION
What are the challenges of playing someone you know so well and is a friend?
MARIA SHARAPOVA:
Uhm, I mean, when we go on the court we don't really think about that. We just go out and we try to play our game, you know. No matter how well you know someone or not, it's a new day and a new match, and you just try to go out there and perform.[*]
QUESTION
Is this one of the matches early in the season you were looking for consistency and it just wasn't there today?
MARIA SHARAPOVA:
Yeah. I mean, there is no gray area. It was just up and down in many areas, and just finished at the down level (smiling).
QUESTION
Was it a lack of match practice? You needed a few more matches perhaps to sharpen up?
MARIA SHARAPOVA:
I mean, I don't really know what 'match practice' has to do with being up 4‑2, 15‑40 and not making a second serve return, so...
QUESTION
Your serve let you down again at crucial times. How much of a frustration has that become for you?
MARIA SHARAPOVA:
Actually, I thought I served pretty big. I don't think that was the reason I lost the match today. Uhm, I served big when I had to. I served big second serves.
You know, if I'm gonna serve at that pace and do it for three hours and make those types of mistakes, then I'm okay with it. You know, I'm okay with making mistakes when I'm going after it, trying to control the situation instead of being passive.
QUESTION
So you're happy with where your serve's at?
MARIA SHARAPOVA:
There's still a lot to improve. You know, there's a lot of consistency that I'll have to add to it.
But as far as, you know, how I hit it and, uhm, the level, where it was compared to where it was last year, it's great. I felt really good about it coming here.
QUESTION
Did you ever feel really good at any time during the match off the ground?
MARIA SHARAPOVA:
I mean, she's not really the type of player that makes you feel that good, but there are many of those types of players. She changes the pace a lot. Uhm, you know, she just has a little bit of a different type of game. Today she was just able to execute many things really well.
QUESTION
In Grand Slams, you've always given the impression of knowing exactly where the ball is going. Have you lost a little bit of the belief that where you hit it is where it's going to land?
MARIA SHARAPOVA:
I wouldn't say it's 'belief.' I think 'belief' is either something you have or you don't have. Whether it's just a little bit of, uhm, you know, maybe confidence, uhm, obviously it's the first tournament of the year and, you know, I just came up against somebody that just played really good tennis. That's just the way it goes.
QUESTION
How would you describe your sense of confidence right now?
MARIA SHARAPOVA:
Uhm, well, I'm leaving on Monday of the first week, so that explains a lot.
QUESTION
What is your level of confidence like with your own body and your fitness? Does that play on your mind at all?
MARIA SHARAPOVA:
With what?
QUESTION
Your fitness, the shoulder.
MARIA SHARAPOVA:
No, doesn't.
QUESTION
During matches does it play any part? Is it holding you back at all?
MARIA SHARAPOVA:
No.
QUESTION
Where is your level of disappointment, or do you just chalk it up, It's first round of a Grand Slam, that can happen first round of a slam?
MARIA SHARAPOVA:
I mean, I could be disappointed or I could just take it as it is and just go back on the court and just keep working.
I choose option two (smiling).
QUESTION
Why didn't you play any tournaments before?
MARIA SHARAPOVA:
I never do. It's worked before.
QUESTION
So do you go on and start thinking about Paris now?
MARIA SHARAPOVA:
About Paris?
QUESTION
About Paris.
MARIA SHARAPOVA:
Not yet. Are you saying I'm going to go on a clay court right now (smiling)? Wishful thinking.
No, not yet. We have a few more events before Paris, so...
QUESTION
What do you say to yourself now in order to recover, let's say, psychologically from a defeat which is painful, I guess?
MARIA SHARAPOVA:
Uhm, that it's a bad day and you have to get on with your life. You know, there are many worse situations in life. There are people that don't even know what a tennis match is in the world.
You know, just a bad day. A bad day's not going to stop me from doing what I love. I'm still gonna go back on the court and work hard and perform. I'll be back here on a Saturday of the second week, so you'll watch.
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Maria,
The upcoming challenging matches will show your improvements as you play!!!!!!!!
Love,
Wester |
by Wester C. P. de Moraes on Jan 21 / 2010 / 4:44 PM | |
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 maria does not seem too upset over the early loss. what about her family and sponsors? shrug?
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by lucky draw on Jan 21 / 2010 / 6:02 PM | |
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Your eyes smoldering like burning coals of fire;
Fan the lips with such unabashed desire;
The nose shadowing just the right ray of light;
Coupled with truent hands clutching a beauty so tight;
Reveal strands of lace flowing through a heart so true;
Makes one ponder how to get so close to you. |
by Hamou 1/23 ph.7 on Jan 24 / 2010 / 2:15 AM | |
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Well, one things for sure, Keira ain't no maria (either one), in any way! |
by A. Murray on Jan 26 / 2010 / 2:45 AM | |
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WHAT'S WRONG WITH YOU
PEOPLE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!?????????????????? |
by No seriously, what's wrong with you? on Jan 26 / 2010 / 7:16 PM | |
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Maria,
I missed your game but hope to catch up with you next time. I still think you are the best tennis player in the world. Stay cool and keep on keeping on. Love you much |
by Jack on Jan 27 / 2010 / 3:21 AM | |
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Wacka. Wacka wacka. WWa---CKA. That should cheer you up  |
by WOOF!!!!!!!! on Jan 28 / 2010 / 7:44 PM | |
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You'all are paying for that Greene move -ment, aren't ya? |
by Go Magic!!!!!!! on Jan 30 / 2010 / 12:39 AM | |
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Why don't you just leave, Maria! You have all the time in the world for Sasha and Juan and everybody else, and you have giving nothing but SHIT to me since Aussie '07! JUST GO AWAY!!!!!!!!!!!! |
by ?'s - Fuck you you pathetic WIMP! on Jan 30 / 2010 / 7:58 PM | |
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Let me guess, Sasha! Your the one behind this Africa /AIDS fight thing!
Good for you! And good for Novak for all that work he did for the Chernobel relief!
Hey Manuela, burn in hell where you belong you miserable NAZI!
Don't worry Siddarth, noone wants Michel-/ JOEY'S food anymore!
YOU WASTED ANOTHER DAY FOR ME MARIA! THAT IS ALL YOU HAVE BEEN!!!
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by Again Wimp, where were you during your holiday break ! NOWHERE to be found! Get out of my fucking life LOSER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! on Jan 30 / 2010 / 8:08 PM | |
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Now CNN, try not to be bitter!
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by Manuela on Jan 31 / 2010 / 5:07 PM | |
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Well, since Raj had absolutely no trouble with Twittering Andy, I guess your article doesn't even get half a star there, Spoof! But then again, anyone that can poke fun at Nancy P. at the same time maybe does deserve half a star!!!  |
by How about a tennis ball that shrugs, Maria!! on Jan 31 / 2010 / 9:58 PM | |
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Post Australian Open '10:
Raj easily shrugs off all other contenders, eagerly awaits return of injured Raf!! |
by Telegraph.UK.co. on Jan 31 / 2010 / 10:30 PM | |
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Saw your new video, Maria! Not so true a heart after all, huh Maria! Here, let me show you my practiced shock look! Oh, but you know what? I can do this forever too! BTW, shrugging Kobe, heard your teammate has some new competition from Twittering Andy! |
by Why do you keep bothering me again? on Jan 31 / 2010 / 10:40 PM | |
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Will have to admit mistake with truant word there! Funny how it fit in though, huh! Will have to work on poetry! One wrong word out of forty can really unravel things! |
by Dolce. Hm, excuse me? Dolce. Hm? Yes, quite right! on Jan 31 / 2010 / 10:48 PM | |
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Maria,
You are best.I think you are the best tennis player in the world.People all over the world will face the difficulties.Don't give up,Because because you are Maria Sharapova!!!!!!!!!come on Maria.!
you fans from China |
by come from China on Feb 04 / 2010 / 3:43 PM | |
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Your a coward, a greedy user and you don't want love! |
by Get out of my life you maggot-assed piece of shit! on Feb 06 / 2010 / 1:16 AM | |
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So why don't you take hint: quit with the hearses, all of the commercials grow up and get lost.
YOUR NOT NEEDED!
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by You are right about one thing, I don't really want you on Feb 06 / 2010 / 1:21 AM | |
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Seriously, are you retarded! I will put you out of my life if I have too. And Yuri and Carly and noone else will get in my way! And I will follow it up with that miserable shit Michelle and that miserable shit Tracy and it will end once and for all! |
by Do we have a communication problem kommie on Feb 06 / 2010 / 2:01 AM | |
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Why don't you do yourself a favor, save some dignity, and get these pictures replaced with other ones-YOU HAVE LOST ALL CONNECTION TO ME!
And you will get the point! |
by Bitch, you still here! on Feb 06 / 2010 / 2:52 AM | |
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Go away worthless! |
by Carly on Feb 06 / 2010 / 3:41 AM | |
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Do we have a learning disability here, Pinko???? |
by Carly on Feb 06 / 2010 / 7:48 PM | |
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hi.i love you very much.i am a iranian boy.sorry,i can speak english weak |
by Alireza on Feb 07 / 2010 / 11:57 PM | |
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Yes, yes! I am very excited to announce Maria's newest contest!
BEST TOUGHEST NAME: Terry, Howie, or Dolce?
You may vote online at anytime; however, there are a couple of rules: 1. Only one vote per address will be permitted, NO exceptions!
2. You may not enter in your name, or anyone elses.
Go to CLUB SHARAPOVA to cast your vote.
Lucky winner will receive one lunch date with Maria, Maria's choose of food, winner's choice of restaurant!
Good luck everybody and have fun!
Voting will end May 21st, 2010! |
by Dolce on Feb 08 / 2010 / 5:08 AM | |
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Yes, yes Dolce really impressed with new T-Mobile Create-your-own (was it instrument, guitar?) application. Can't wait to see figures of incoming sales set aside for worthy causes, like U.N.I.C.E.F. and nature preserves and various world relief organizations! Why don't you make those public, since that is what so many artists speak about!!! |
by Dolce on Feb 09 / 2010 / 12:59 AM | |
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Hey Gerard,
Let me drop my name into the hat! Yes, yes I will agree a little weird having dog as winner, but I guarantee you one thing, I'LL STEAL THE SHOW!!!!!!~! |
by Dolce on Feb 13 / 2010 / 3:28 AM | |
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Hey America,
I can't see sh*t- CAN YOU! |
by Yes, yes; btw, any early results from 'tough name' contest! I'll give you one hint on Feb 13 / 2010 / 3:31 AM | |
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Alex and Pat,
Shut your F------ mouths once and for all! You have no idea what your doing or talking about! You just sound like another P.O.S. journalist! With friends like you, he doesn't need any friends!
K.K. |
by Unfortunately not a six pack- whereever that came from on Feb 18 / 2010 / 12:03 PM | |
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Last time I checked, I never delivered a terrorist act against anyone!
One more thing,
You want to know the difference between you and her! She has no opportunistic agenda for doing this! She is just being nice and sweet, unlike you missus commmercial-ized ear tuck! Her life goes on the way before professionally, no matter about me or you or Orlando! |
by God you are a pathetic brat! on Feb 21 / 2010 / 8:28 PM | |
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sender; z.k
mail ;mohattt@yahoo.pr
receiver;mariasharapova
goodmorning
how are you,how is the family,how is
your business,you play very well,l am
glad you fine,l like tennis best of all,may l help you,l am wish all l am
teasher tennis or l am hlep,may l help you,please,write down your
address here,please,d,ontforget to
write me,l love you l shall nover
forget you ,good luck tennis.
good bye.mail;mohattt@yahoo.pr |
by zroug kouider on Feb 25 / 2010 / 1:51 PM | |
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mari te amo que dios te bendiga por
siempre corazon lindo
chao desde cartagena colombia sur america.- |
by gilberto on Feb 28 / 2010 / 10:58 PM | |
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