• 1. Ana Ivanovic - SRB
  • 2. Maria Sharapova - RUS
  • 3. Jelena Jankovic - SRB
  • 4. Svetlana Kuznetsova - RUS
  • 5. Elena Dementieva - RUS


Maria Sharapova
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Dinara Safina
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Most likely candidate to win Wimbledon?




Maria loses against Serena Williams
April 18th, 2008
31 Comments
Posted by: Marco

Maria's Charleston campaign is over.  Maria lost 5-7 6-4 1-6 to #5 seed Serena Williams of the United States in the quarters. 

Maria fought hard in a tough battle that lasted well over 2 hours but couldn't overcome Williams.  Maria has had a good 2 weeks on the green clay by winning her 1st tournament of her career in Amelia Island last week so the confidence is there for a good shot on the red clay of Europe.

Maria now has a match record of 22-2 for the year and is only 3 matches away from having 300 match wins, a feat which will 99.9% happen in the red clay season.


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Herbie Apr 19, 2008 at 01:38

Well, Serena seems to be still angry about that Wimbledon final 2004 ...

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rslee Apr 19, 2008 at 03:02

Hello Maria,

Glad you site is back up so I can get all the news on you events. You are doing a great job this year. Did not see the last match, but was pulling for you win. Don't let it get you down and learn from your experience. Looking fwd to a wonderful rest of the year and wish you a very happy birthday.

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ALI Apr 19, 2008 at 03:06

It's okay Maria..You're still the best for me!!!

Be happy for your birthday and i wish you more trophies to come and stay young and beautiful as u are!!!

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Skyler Apr 19, 2008 at 03:42

It's ok Maria.You did well.Just because Serena is a good player on clay.Don't be sad.You'll have more chances to prove that you're a good player in every surface.And enjoy your birthday!!!!!

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Ed Dalu Apr 19, 2008 at 06:49

It's just another day in tennis. I am sure you'll be back and fight like true champion again! Leran from it. Maybe, there are more improvements to be done on your clay court tennis... Good luck in your next tournament and in Beijing!

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lamsonphong Apr 19, 2008 at 08:55

happy birthday , sharapova .moerver , she loses by serena,but some day she will win

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Jolka Apr 19, 2008 at 09:28

HAPPY BIRTHDAY MASHA fak srena

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ram Apr 19, 2008 at 09:40

Too bad. Anyway, Happy Birthday Maria. God bless. We love you.

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alicia Apr 19, 2008 at 09:48

HAPPY BIRTHDAY:*:*NEVERMIND

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Тима Apr 19, 2008 at 10:10

С Днём Рождения Мария! Хочется пожелать тебе самое главное здоровье и веру в себя и тогда у тебя всё получится. Ты уже многого достигла но ещё больше чего будет в твоей жизни. И не так сильно важно выиграла ты сегодня или нет, потому что сегодня твоё День Рождения. Хорошо проведи время, улыбайся и мы всегда болеем за тебя!

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Evgenia Apr 19, 2008 at 10:30

MARIA!I congratulate you with HAPPY BIRTHDAY!DO not upset Maria!You will win Serena in next time!GOOd Luck YOU in everything!With love from RUSSIA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!-

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frimsky Apr 19, 2008 at 10:32



happy birthday to you, happy birthday to you. prayed for you and you will win again next tournamnt keep up the fight.
you are and will be my chanpion

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Asia from Poland || Mashamania Apr 19, 2008 at 10:33

"Happy birthday! to my dear friend, who is very special, who is always there through the good times and the bad times" and I love you Maria!! You are the best!! Serena is bitch.. xD ) :*:*:* Kiss For You.. Don't worry be happy!! ) Love!

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Fan! Apr 19, 2008 at 10:47

Happy Birthday Maria !

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Rafet Apr 19, 2008 at 11:02

Happy Birthday MARIA I LOVE YOU solitude tennis court LOVE LOVE

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zorang Apr 19, 2008 at 11:08

Whatever,Maria will be the only one for me. HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! With love from Republic of Srpska!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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Wolves 13 Apr 19, 2008 at 11:50

Hallo , hallo , hallo MariaHappy birthday 2 you ,
Happy ( doggy dog ) birthday 2 u. In lofe / love FranklinieP.S. / PT Chantal loves you

Come on male..

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Wolves 13 Apr 19, 2008 at 11:50

Hallo , hallo , hallo MariaHappy birthday 2 you ,
Happy ( doggy dog ) birthday 2 u. In lofe / love FranklinieP.S. / PT Chantal loves you
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Come on male..

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FERNANDO Apr 19, 2008 at 12:40

NO IMPORTA, HAS HECHO LUCHAR A SERENA EN TIERRA BATIDA. ENHORABUENA Y FELIZ CUMPLEAÑOS

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FERNANDO Apr 19, 2008 at 12:40

NO IMPORTA, HAS HECHO LUCHAR A SERENA EN TIERRA BATIDA. ENHORABUENA Y FELIZ CUMPLEAÑOS

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Legend Apr 19, 2008 at 15:15

Life is rough,but tomorrow will be better.Luck will be with you in Roland Garros.Hope you can make progress.Of course,the best is to win,to be the new queen in Paris.May god bless you.Best Regards.

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Arnold Apr 19, 2008 at 15:23

Hallo allemaal,
Ik vind dat Maria Sharapova dit jaar echt super goed speelt!!
Ze wint alles, zelfs Amalia Island!
Dat is gravel, en daar is ze niet zo goed in.....
Henin is STOM!
Maria is BETER

Doei,

SHARAPOVA IS DE BESTE!!!

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se1220 Apr 19, 2008 at 18:51

hello. it's okay, it's good training before the french open. i guess the lesson she learned is to do something to shake this nightmare that started last A.O. 2007. anyway, happy birthday

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kuanysh Apr 19, 2008 at 20:59

Happy Birthday Maria! Wish you strong health! Be happy, Kuanysh from Kazakhstan

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Wester C. P.de Moraes Apr 19, 2008 at 21:55

Masha,
You played the best you could and fought well!!!!!!!!! You will have more challenging games ahead of you and will win for sure!!!!!!!!!
Love,
Wester

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andrew Apr 19, 2008 at 22:43



Sorry you lost! At least it was your last as a 20-year-old!!

Love Andrew xxxxxxxxxx

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zorang Apr 20, 2008 at 11:23

Until when the sister Williams will ruin the tennis and our lives with their fake presence.Lynn Welch too.All three are disgusting with their atitude.

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laura törless Apr 20, 2008 at 13:12

21 years!! What an old woman!!

Maria "still" has many problems in the tracks of land



Serena it has Maria dominated

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fan Apr 20, 2008 at 16:36

It's interesting fact that in the beginning of the year Maria lost final of Hong Kong to Venus Williams but then she managed to win Slam though there weren't Serena or Venus in the final. Now she lost again to Williams but this time to Serena. Can we expect Maria do a good run in the French open??? Will Maria play like she played in Aussie open?

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After All, just a fan Apr 20, 2008 at 18:12

Fan,

I think it is MORE interesting fact that the final score was 5-7, 6-4, 1-6, (not 1-6, 1-6 like 2007). And what was her performance evaluation of the Venus match earlier this year, anyway. Hmmm!

BTW,
Even MORE interesting point. Her loss to Kuznetsova at Indian Wells was less impressive. TBT, she has excellent shot at RG.

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Steven Apr 20, 2008 at 20:03

Maria,

Well nothing to say here but goodbye again. Sorry I couldn't figure out what you were looking for, but I don't want to try anymore.

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