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Sharapova ready for Wimbledon

Maria Sharapova is confident her recent injury problems are behind her as she bids for a second Wimbledon title next week.

Earlier this year, the Russian world number two was struggling with a hamstring problem, and more recently her shoulder has also led to an enforced break.

"It [the shoulder] will be under observation for the next few weeks, but that is all part of a tennis player's life," said Sharapova, who reached the final of the DFS Classic in Birmingham last weekend. "I am just happy to be back on the court and coming back to Wimbledon."

With London set to host the Olympics in 2012, the Russian could one day be back at the All England Club looking for a gold medal.

"I would love to because that will be played on Centre Court at Wimbledon, which would be amazing," added Sharapova.

"It is five years from now, but you never know."

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