Sharapova claims first title after return to sport
Published: 03 October, 2009, 11:34
Edited: 05 October, 2009, 04:00
TAGS: Sport, Sharapova, Tennis
Former tennis queen Maria Sharapova has won the Pan Pacific Open in Tokyo to claim her 20th career WTA title and the first one after her comeback to the sport.
The final in Tokyo turned out to be an easy journey for the 22-year-old Russian as her opponent Jelena Jankovic of Serbia was forced to retire due to a wrist injury, when Sharapova was leading convincingly 5-2 in the first set.
Maria’s previous win was at the Amelia Island tournament in Florida in April of last year. She had a shoulder operation last October and returned to competitive tennis only in May 2009.
“It's great to have that adrenaline again,” said the three-time grand slam winner, who came into the $2 million Tokyo event ranked 25th in the world.
“I've put in so much work. It's funny to win trophies after thinking maybe I might never be able to hit a tennis ball again.”
22.09.2009, 23:03
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Toma, I am really lost in your logic... She is not the only player to do "sound effects", and so what? And to say that she will do anything to winn, and that has a lots to do with politics --- escapes me completely. Does not every tennis player out there try everything to win a tournament? I would have personally liked to see Jelena win, but such is her bad luck. Congratulations to Maria, she was the best at this tournament.
I wonder why you never mention her behavior and her nickname ´Siberian Siren´ justfully. I really wonder why is she so popular (if she is), cause watching her scream all the time like mad gets old fast. It has undoubtebly effects on other players. Doing anything just to win has a lot to do with politics, not sports.
I am so happy that the most glamorous and great player is back after one year of forced retirement. She adds start power and exitment well above tennis. She has so many endorsements and commercial ventures where she does not need all the agravations of the rehabilitation and retraing. It is a great day for womens's tennis.