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“I was very disappointed (at the U.S. Open), and I went out there and I worked really hard.”

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Maria Sharapova

Maria Sharapova is a Russian tennis player who has won five Grand Slam singles titles. She was ranked world No. 1 in 2004 and 2005 and has been a top-10 player for most of her career. Sharapova has faced numerous challenges, including a doping ban, but remains a prominent figure in the tennis world. more

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