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Serena Williams Beats Sharapova for Sixth Sony Open Tennis Title

March 30, 2013 by IndepthAfrica

Serena Williams beat Maria Sharapova in a matchup of the top two players in women’s tennis for her record sixth Sony Open championship. Top-ranked Williams won 4-6, 6-3, 6-0 in Key Biscayne, Florida, for her 48th career title. She won … read more »

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Maria Sharapova wins 2012 French Open

June 9, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

“It’s the most unique moment I’ve experienced in my career,” new No. 1 in women’s tennis says after win at Roland Garros. PARIS – She thought about it for just a moment, and then fell to her knees on the … read more »

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Sharapova reaches 2012 French Open Semifinals

June 6, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

Whether she’s enjoying a cafe lunch, shopping on the Champs-Élysées or notching another victory on the soft red clay, Maria Sharapova sure enjoys these trips to the French Open. “What girl doesn’t love Paris?” she said. Two more wins and … read more »

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2012 French Open: Sharapova gallops through

May 29, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

Generally speaking, it’s an uphill battle to carve out victory in tennis if you produce no outright winners at all during a match. Such was the bleak state of affairs for Alexandra Cadantu on Suzanne Lenglen court today, and given … read more »

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Sharapova beats Li to win Rome title

May 20, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

Maria Sharapova saved match point to beat Li Na Li Na 4-6 6-4 7-6(5) in the WTA Rome final after a two-hour rain break effectively turned the match into a tie-break shootout. Heavy rain sent the players running for cover … read more »

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