MARIA SHARAPOVA WRITES OFF TITLE CHANCES

Russian just glad to be playing again after injury

EX-CHAMP - Maria Sharapova

20/06/2009

MARIA SHARAPOVA has written off her hopes of recapturing her Wimbledon Ladies' title.

Back in 2004 she crushed Serena Williams in straight sets to become champion, but the Russian beauty is just back from 10 months out with a shoulder injury.

Shazza said: "Just to be here is already an accomplishment in itself. When I look back to where I was 10 or 11 months ago - or even three - I'm definitely blessed after playing a few tournaments and getting a few matches on grass.

"Every tournament is still a test. It's almost like the beginning of the season. I am still testing where my game is, where my shoulder is."

Seeded 24, she faces Viktoriya Kutuzova of the Ukraine in the first round.

Sharapova added: "It is too soon to put winning in my mind. This is definitely a time in my career where I can't look into possible third, fourth round, semis."

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At least that's one less grunter. The sport should ban the annoying grunting!

By Gruntopova.. Posted June 21 2009 at 1:43 PM.

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