Category: Maria SharapovaPosted on May 31, 2008 | Comment
After a week of intense competition the 2008 Roland Garros women’s field has been narrowed down to only sixteen players.
Just two former Grand Slam champions remain alive in the draw—three-time major champion Maria Sharapova and 2004 US Open winner Svetlana Kuznetsova.
Posted on May 30, 2008 | Comment
The best Russian stars in the world, including world No. 1 Maria Sharapova, are set to headline day seven at the 2008 French Open.
Svetlana Kuznetsova, Elena Dementieva, Vera Zvonareva, Dinara Safina, and Nadia Petrova are among the players competing for berths in the round of sixteen.
Posted on May 29, 2008 | Comment
Third round action begins on Friday as Ana Ivanovic, Jelena Jankovic, Venus and Serena Williams and a dozen other women vie for berths in the round of sixteen at the French Open.
For the third consecutive day, top seed Maria Sharapova is also scheduled to play as she attempts to finish her second round match against Bethanie Mattek.
Posted on May 28, 2008 | Comment
After struggling to a hard fought win on Wednesday, top seed and world No. 1 Maria Sharapova is headed right back on court Thursday for her second round match against Bethanie Mattek.
Jelena Jankovic, Svetlana Kuznetsova, Venus Williams, and Amelie Mauresmo are also scheduled to play on day five at Roland Garros.
Posted on May 28, 2008 | Comment
Maria Sharapova came close to making French Open history in Paris on Wednesday.
At one stage during her opening round match today, Sharapova was only two points away from a first round upset.
Posted on May 27, 2008 | 4 Comments
Only eight women’s singles matches were completed on Tuesday at Roland Garros, forcing tournament organizers to plan an ambitious schedule of play for Wednesday.
Weather permitting, players from both sides of the women’s draw will hit the courts on Wednesday, including top seed Maria Sharapova and Serena Williams.
Posted on May 26, 2008 | Comment
Rain washed out the second half of play on Monday, so on Tuesday the French Open will have a busy schedule of first round matches.
Five members of the Top 10 will compete on Tuesday, including top seed Maria Sharapova.
Posted on May 23, 2008 | 2 Comments
The top players at the 2008 French Open have all avoided pulling tough opening round opponents in the women’s singles main draw.
Continue reading for a look at the projected paths of the top seven seeded players at Roland Garros.
Posted on May 22, 2008 | 1 Comment
Maria Sharapova will hit the courts at Roland Garros next week with not only a new No. 1 ranking, but also stunning new earrings.
Tiffany & Co. today announced that Maria Sharapova, the world’s top-ranked player in women’s tennis, will wear Tiffany designer Elsa Peretti’s Wave earrings in 18K gold at the French Open.
Posted on May 15, 2008 | 1 Comment
Maria Sharapova will take over the No. 1 singles ranking next Monday, the Sony Ericsson WTA Tour announced on Thursday.
Justine Henin’s retirement on Wednesday propelled Sharapova back to the top spot for the first time since she lost the ranking to Henin in March 2007.
Ana Ivanovic
Jelena Jankovic
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Svetlana Kuznetsova
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