Maria Sharapova Wins ESPY Award 2008

PRLog (Press Release) – Jul 19, 2008 – Maria Sharapova is not only a tennis player but now she also known as celebrity. She always nominate for ‘Best International Female Athlete’ and ‘Best Female Tennis Player’.  She attended the ESPY awards party held last night in Los Angeles. She was nominated for ‘Best Female Tennis Player’ and she won this title again. This is her Third ESPY Award  and second consecutive title from ESPY Award; before she collect this title on July 11, 2007, the ESPY awards pre party held at The Roosevelt Hotel in Hollywood. Adorned in a sexy black leather dress and matching stilettos, the former world number one was joined by fellow tennis star Serena Williams. Where Maria was nominated for two awards: ‘Best International Female Athlete’ and ‘Best Female Tennis Player’. This time Maria won the ESPY for best tennis player over finalists Justine Henin and Ana Ivanovic.  The ESPYS are decided by fan voting.

The show, taped at the Nokia Theatre in downtown Los Angeles and hosted by Timberlake, will air on ESPN this Sunday at 9:00 p.m. EST.

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Sharapova Returns!

Maria Sharapova made a formidable start to the hardcourt season, the US Open champion crushing Thai Tamarine Tanasugarn 6-1, 6-3 in the second round of the San Diego Classic. The Florida-based Russian world No2 launched her title defense with apparent ease as she returned to competition for the first time since falling in the fourth round at Wimbledon to eventual champion Venus Williams. The two-time Grand Slam champion showedno sign of discomfort from the lingering shoulder worry which required a pain-killing injection in the spring. Sharapova skipped Russia’s Fed Cup tie last month against the United States amid harsh home criticism, saying she needed to rest her injury. The 20-year-old, who lifted last year’s San Diego title without the loss of a set, beating Kim Clijsters in the final, led a string of Russians into the third round. Three other seeded Russians and world No42 Maria Kirilenko all advanced in straight sets.

Maria Sharapova’s Equipments

I’ve been receiving some mails from Sharapova fans who are themselves tennis players that would like to know what their fav tennis player endorses/uses on the court.

Here’s a lowdown of the Racquet, Shoes and Appearal used by Maria Sharapova, please do take note that her outit tends to change from time to time as she works out new designs with Nike Inc.

Racquet:

Prince O3 White

Maria Sharapova’s racquet, this one offers power, control, comfort and maneuverability. Well suited to an all court game. Features a 27″ frame length, 100sq. in. headsize and a 16/19 string pattern.

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Shoes:

Nike Air Zoom Mystify II Women’s Shoes Lemon

Nike updates the Air Zoom Mystify with a clean and fresh new look. Underneath the elegant style, this shoe screams performance. Low to the ground Air Zoom cushioning blends court feel with a responsive ride. The contour speed fit upper hugs the foot for a supportive ride during aggressive court movement. A modified herringbone outsole pattern with pivot point offers multi surface traction so you’ll find the ultimate grip for every tournament you play.

Fit: Length fit is a tad snug. The width fit is medium throughout. The arch support is slightly lower than medium. Good court feel with no break-in required.

Upper: A contour speed fit combined with a lightweight synthetic upper make for a snug, performance feel. Durability is added with regionalized placement in the toe tip and medial forefoot. Forefoot flexibility adds comfort and performance.

Midsole: Zoom Air Units in the heel and forefoot in the full-length Phylon midsole gives great low to the ground court feel while maintaining comfort and cushioning. Nike’s Momentum Control System keeps the shoe stable and their new innovative Heat Block technology helps the shoe stay cool.

Outsole: A traditional herringbone pattern used in a full-length XDR outsole provides great traction and versatility on a variety of surfaces. Durability is improved with Nike’s XDR technology.

Colors: White / Lemon Chiffon

Weight: 12.9 ounces (size 8.5)

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Clothing

As said above, Sharapova’s clothing defers from each tournament, click here for more.

Dressed To Kill - Melbourne

Maria Sharapova will make the headlines in a few hours when she steps into the Australian Open the first tournament of 2007 because she is said to be wearing a corset dress that is “a combination of high performance and stunning style”, which they (Nike) think indicates that it looks pretty good. Apparently, it utilises ultra-dry materials “to beat the heat of Melbourne”.

Sharapova-inspired four-leaf clover for good luck, and her initials, ‘MS’.” The colours — lemon, white and black — are those chosen for Sharapova on and off the court during this visit to Melbourne. And to think we thought she was just a good tennis player.

Sharapova to Face Mauresmo in the U.S Open Semis

Maria Sharapova has reached the same stage again..in last year’s U.S Open she rechaed the semi final stage and here she is again but her opponent will be her toughest yet as she faces top-seeded Amelie Mauresmo.

In her quarter finals Sharapova took 2 hours and 11 minutes to defeat Tatiana Golovin, 7-6 (4), 7-6 (0).
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Yelena Dementyeva Bags the JPMorgan Chase Title

Sharapova didn’t win this time around but her Russian compatriot 25-year-old Yelena Dementyeva won it.

Dementieva,who was the 2004 French and U.S. Open runner-up overcame her own nerves and Jelena Jankovic’s gambling style for 6-3, 4-6, 6-4 victory in the JPMorgan Chase Open final.

The 21-year-old Jankovic, who upset seven-time Grand Slam champion Serena Williams in the semifinals, briefly turned the match around after losing the opening set.

Dementieva, who beat top-seeded Maria Sharapova in the semifinals, earned $95,500 for the win.

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