TAG: Maria Sharapova
Jan/25
23
Maria Explained Why She Didn’t Talk To Other Players
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A hot topic lately has been about how some WTA players are whining that certain other elite WTA players don’t talk enough in the locker room and that the camaraderie, conversations and overall social scene on the WTA World Tour is lacking. Well, Maria Sharapova explained in her book “UNSTOPPABLE: MY LIFE SO FAR” why […] Continue to read full article...
Nov/24
10
Coach Vividly Remembers 9 Year Old Maria Sharapova
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Daniel Spatz had the privilege to coach Maria Sharapova between 1996-97 at the former Nick Bollettieri Tennis Academy (IMG Academy today). Maria, born on April 19, 1987, was nine years old then. Little Maria was a part of a group of eight girls that Spatz coached every afternoon for two hours every day. Spatz said […] Continue to read full article...
Australian Open · French Open · Maria Sharapova · Nike · US Open · Wilson tennis · Wimbledon
The International Tennis Hall of Fame is excited to announce the Class of 2025! Five-time singles major champion Maria Sharapova and American doubles team Bob and Mike Bryan have been elected to receive the Ultimate Honor in Tennis – induction into the International Tennis Hall of Fame. The Class of 2025 will be officially inducted into […] Continue to read full article...
Bob Bryan · Maria Sharapova · Mike Bryan · Newport Hall of Fame
May/24
1
Biofile Amanda Anisimova Interview
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By Scoop Malinowski Status: WTA no. 18. Winner of three WTA singles titles. DOB: August 31, 2001 In: Freehold, NJ Ht: 5-11 First Tennis Memory: Is when I would visit my sister practicing. That’s why I got into tennis. And I would try to barge into her practices and play with her even though she […] Continue to read full article...
Amanda Anisimova · Babolat · French Open · Maria Sharapova · Miami Open · Nike · USA
Dec/23
18
Pliskova Says WTA Marketing Game Is Weak
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Karolina Pliskova told a Czech Republic media outlet that the WTA is not promoting the sport or the players sufficiently: “I feel that it’s not entirely ideal, even though each of today’s top girls has something to offer. I won’t comment on the tennis, but charisma plays a role too. Sharapova and Serena were huge […] Continue to read full article...
Jan/23
30
Sharapova Explains Players Resentment Of Emma
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By Scoop Malinowski When Emma Raducanu won the 2021 US Open as an 18 year old unknown qualifier, she became a world renowned and celebrated superstar icon overnight. Maria Sharapova won Wimbledon in 2004 at age 17 and learned a hard lesson about how almost all the other WTA players resented her success. Sharapova discussed […] Continue to read full article...
As some of you may have heard, our friend and tennis legend, Nick Bollettieri has some health issues. He is currently in the care of hospice, immobile and most likely will remain bedridden. Bob Farrance spends some time with him each day at Nick’s residence and I went to see Nick the other day. Any […] Continue to read full article...
Andre Agassi · Bradenton · IMG · Maria Sharapova · NBTA · Nick Bollettieri · Tommy Haas
Apr/20
3
The Man Who Taught Maria And Serena How To Box
28 Comments · Posted by Scoop Malinowski in Bios
A couple of years ago I finally picked up Maria Sharapova’s book “Unstoppable.” It was a superb read with many surprises and highlights. One particular highlight was a photo Maria placed in the book, it was of her at age eight boxing with the renowned Sarasota boxing coach Harold Wilen. I know Wilen from the […] Continue to read full article...
May/18
15
Maria Sharapova Dominates Rafa in Rome Practice
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By Scoop Malinowski
Maria Sharapova has declared her revival this week in Rome, crunching Ashleigh Barty in three sets but more impressively she administered a beatdown to Rafa Nadal on the practice court.
Sharapova shared an Instagram video of her playing one, presumably winner take all point, against the "King of Clay" and after a long, brutal, fiercely contested rally, Sharapova began to show her superiority by manipulating the 31-year-old around the court. Continue to read full article...
