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| Maria Sharapova Attended the Crown's Tennis Players' Party |
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January 16, 2011
On the eve of the Australian Open, Maria attended the Crown's Tennis Players' Party at Crown Casino in Melbourne.
Maria will be playing her first match of the Australian Open at 11.00 local time (1.00CET, 19.00ET on Sunday and 16.00PT on Sunday) on Rod Laver Arena against Tamarine Tanasugarn of Thailand. |
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| Maria Sharapova's Australian Open Pre-Tournament Interview |
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| January 15, 2011 |
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Compared to a year ago, how would you put your career, expectations? Roll it back a year and compare that to now. |
| Maria Sharapova |
Yeah, well, uhm, last year didn't start on the greatest note here in Australia. Besides that year, I've always felt really comfortable playing here, have had really good results. Obviously, it was disappointing to go out so early. You know, it happens. You move on. You try to learn as much as you can from it.
Yeah, you know, my ambitions are still very much there. You know, I've been a competitive girl ever since I was pretty much born. You know, I love the sport. Whether it's a loss or a win, you know, I try to move on from that and, uhm, build on that, whether it's little or big. |
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How do you feel about your game now, where it is now? Is it a big improvement from a year ago with all your injuries behind you? |
| Maria Sharapova |
Well, the tournament hasn't started yet. This is the time of year where, you know, you really see. For me it was a longer layoff than some others. It's been a couple of months. I only played one event since then, since Beijing.
It's a great place to see for everyone where their game is, what they need to work on, and try to build on from the first few rounds. |
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| Maria Sharapova in no mood for change ahead of Melbourne Park |
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January 15, 2011
Change is as good as a rest, the saying goes, but former world number one Maria Sharapova has had enough of resting and is not about to change for anyone. The Russian spent as much time off the court as she did on it last year as niggling injuries blighted her efforts to rebuild her game after the serious shoulder injury that kept her out for nine months in late 2008 and early 2009.
Though she has climbed back as high as 16th in the rankings she failed to make it past the fourth round in any of the four grand slams, prompting some to suggest a radical overhaul of her natural, all-or-nothing attacking game. |
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| Maria Sharapova Unveils 2011 Australian Open Outfit |
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January 13, 2011
LONDON: Tennis ace Maria Sharapova has unveiled her new outfit for the 2011 Australian Open which is a huge improvement compared to what she wore in Melbourne last year.
Last year, the Grand Slam winner signed an eight-year contract with Nike worth 43 million pounds, making her the world's most lucratively endorsed sportswoman.
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| Xperia Hot Shots's Launch Event |
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January 13, 2011
Sony Ericsson announced the launch of Xperia Hot Shots, an exciting new-format entertainment show to be streamed online and on mobile handsets. The series, airing from March, will follow the lives of six globetrotting, aspiring stars of the WTA as they strive to build their profile both on and off the court and gain a support deal with WTA sponsor and leading entertainment brand, Sony Ericsson.
Xperia Hot Shots gives a look at the girls' lives off-court, an insight into the world of these players and their journey towards superstar status. Sony Ericsson will help the players realize their dreams by giving them exclusive access to the worlds of music, film, gaming and fashion, allowing them to grow their online fan base, an all-important part of becoming a modern sporting icon.
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