Maria Sharipova

[rabbitz]

Shes back ,the reason to watch womens tennis
I will be gladly miss sleep to see her
She's $15 at present but henin-hardene is back,so maybe it will be tougher than last time,does anyone know who and when she's playing her first match
cheers
Dont worry I just found it,shes 7th seed and is in the top section of the draw and is playing Laura Granville (laura who?)
Looking at the draw if looks like she'll play henin-hardene in the 1/4 finals if they both get through.

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[sportznut]

From Matthew Cronin on usopen.org:

7-MARIA SHARAPOVA (RUS) vs. LAURA GRANVILLE (US)

Sharapova has gotten a huge reality check post her eye-popping run to the Wimbledon crown, as she has failed to win a title in three hard-court tournaments. Three opponents moved her adeptly and coaxed errors out of her -- Anastasia Myskina, Vera Zvonareva and Mashona Washington. Maria badly needs to sharpen her stokes and her resolve if she is to even make the second week here.

While the 17-year-old Sharapova's hiccup can be excused due to her young age and the fact that she still has tremendous improvements to make, Granville's slide this year has been downright disturbing. The two-time NCAA champ was on the verge of the top 30, developing an effective all-around game, and crash, she banged her head against the wall and has begun to fall precipitously.

Someone has to convince the unassuming Granville that she still has an up side and that stealing the limelight for a few nights are not the worst moments of one's life. Sharapova hits harder and has more talent than she does but can be had if Granville can manage to extend her to 10-ball minimum rallies. The Chicago native has to know that Sharapova's confidence is down and can be shaken. It's up to Granville to get herself into this match and see if she can tackle the teen when the Russian's nerves begin to fray. But Sharapova is a terrific fighter and will clay her way to a three-set win.



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[Mr J]

Guys, maybe you need to get out more? She's not bad, but nothing special.

[rabbitz]

Who do you rate Mr J?

[Mr J]

Don't have a thing for anyone famous really. Wouldn't mind Jessica Alba or Shannon Elizabeth though.

The best girls out there aren't famous. You run into them in the city, in the clubs, bars, down the shopping centre, at the beach. I see a dozen girls every day in a totally different league to maria.

[sportznut]

Anyway, Laura 'Who' nearly caused a bit of a boilover, but when it got down to the important stuff late in the 3rd set, Maria knew how to win when her opponent didn't.


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[rabbitz]

Thanks sportz,I couldnt find the result
Cheers

[rabbitz]

On 2004-09-01 11:07, Mr J wrote:
Don't have a thing for anyone famous really. Wouldn't mind Jessica Alba or Shannon Elizabeth though.

The best girls out there aren't famous. You run into them in the city, in the clubs, bars, down the shopping centre, at the beach. I see a dozen girls every day in a totally different league to maria.
Ah right Mr J ,but can they play tennis,can you video them,can you watch that video late at night with the shades drawn,and the wifes in bed asleep,probably not,enough said

[sportznut]

Too much information.

Anyway Rabbitz, go here for live scores:

http://www.usopen.org/en_US/scores/index.html

Simply click on 'Completed Matches' to see all the day's results.

[Mr J]

Rabbitz, don't know bout you but there's better things than seeing a bit of tennis ass on TV.

And if I WAS married, the wife wouldn't be sleeping :wink:

[rabbitz]

The wife needs to rest sometimes ,after all I 'm not called Rabbitz for nothing

[sportznut]

C'mon guys, get out of the gutter!

[sportznut]

For you Rabbitz:

Maria Sharapova... 6 6 6
Jelena Jankovic.... 0 7 1

Obviously lost concentration in the 2nd set.

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[goldmember]

Maria Shara.... who?, didnt you guys see newcastle"s very own "miss universe" Jennifer Hawkins, hubba hubba, now where was i.. hmmm Maria Sh.... who!!!!!!!!

[Mr J]

Yeh some nice footage....she's a hottie but I'm surprised she even made it to the contest. Not a glamour, more of a beach babe.

[rabbitz]

Shes playing mary pierce next(3rd rd)
Sportznut ,please place result here when it comes to hand (thats punishment for not taking St Kilda +80.5)
Cheers

[sportznut]

I need my head read to think that anyone could get close to the Lions in a final at the Gabba.

[squirtz]

On 2004-09-04 09:22, sportznut wrote:
I need my head read to think that anyone could get close to the Lions in a final at the Gabba.



That 'heads' sportznut.

[moeee]

Am having trouble getting the picture of Jennifer Hawkins arse out of my mind.
If only all my troubles were as such.

[sportznut]

On 2004-09-04 12:34, moeee wrote:
Am having trouble getting the picture of Jennifer Hawkins arse out of my mind.


Me too Mo.

[sportznut]

Bad luck Rabbitz, she was beaten by Mary Pierce.

Pierce........4 6 6
Sharapova..6 2 3


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[Floydyboy]

She is lovely though
Her biggest prob to my way of thinking is that she tees off on everything she hits thats where I thought she would come unstuck at wimbledon

[goldmember]

Floydy, maybe she should take up golf ?

[Floydyboy]

It matters not.......
as long as they televise it