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Shoulder op won’t stop Maria Sharapova’s big clay day
Andrew Hodgson16 Apr 2009
Maria Sharapova is set to play in the French Open despite her unsuccessful return to action following a shoulder operation.
The former world No1 had surgery in October and although she played in a doubles match at Indian Wells last month she then pulled out of the following week's Miami tournament to rest her shoulder. However, the boss of the Russian tennis federation said Sharapova is aiming to play in the second major of the season, which starts on 24 May.
“I talked to Sharapova's father recently, and he told me was preparing to play at Roland Garros,” said Shamil Tarpishchev.
“He also told me she was set to play one or two preparation tournaments on red clay before the French Open but had yet to decide which ones.”
Sharapaova, who will turn 22 on Sunday, missed the US Open and Beijing Olympics in 2008 as well as this year's Australian Open because of her shoulder problems.
She has slumped to 53 in the rankings but enjoys from the WTA a special injury ranking of four, which she can use for acceptance into Tour events.
That ranking exception is valid for eight tournaments, one of which can be a one grand slam.
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Maria, I truly hope you come back soon.I look at every tournament and hope to see you at the draws.I love watching your way of playing, most of your shots/serves are well placed and strong.Your elegant/athletic strokes are missed, hope you are recovered real soon.I am hoping to watch you live at the US open, do you plan to play ?
Anyway good luck, my biggest wish would be to watch your match closely.
All the Best!
Angelika
- Angelika, chicago/usa, 02/05/2009 04:40
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Sure Mayur
She will do exactly as you say. Cos she does not know what to do right now and is completely lost and confused, specially on clay!!!!!!!!
- Sid, India, 22/04/2009 10:11
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hey maria you should practice 5 hrs a day on only clay court firstly improve your serve (as serve is the only
point which we can get esily if we do it properly)secondly improve your forehand ok as it shoul be very strong . thirdly improve backhand as mainly players target your backhand . improve your drop shots as they are very important on clay .so this were some tips from your your loved one ,practice with dinara and elena play a practice match with them before paticipating in these tournament and try to defet them. participate in these following tournaments internazionali bnl d"italia and porsche grand pixs ( best of luck , have a succesfulcome back)
- Mayur Roy, mumbai, india, 21/04/2009 10:00
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