Maria Sharapova, the top seed (and wild card) won the Strassbourg tournament this morning, defeating Kristina Barrois 7-5, 6-1.
The doubles title was taken by Alize Cornet and Vania King. They defeated 2nd seeds Alla Kudryattseva and Anastasia Rodionova 3-6, 6-4, 10-7.
It is a good win for Sharapova even though not a premier event. She got some matches in after her bone bruise and early knock out in one of the other clay events. I guess it will be interesting to see how she does. In case injuries persist, I have read that she wants to at least get the career slam or another Wimbledon. Whether one is a fan or not, it is difficult not to feel bad to have these injury problems so young for such a great competitor.
ReplyDeleteI don't think she's ever going to get a career slam, but I would really like her to get going and win Wimbledon. I really hope she can stay healthy.
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