Maria Sharapova

The Decade's Best: Players #11-15

source: WTA Backspin by Todd Spiker

15. Elena Dementieva, RUS 16. Martina Hingis, SUI 18. Mary Pierce, FRA 19. Dinara Safina, RUS 20. Daniela Hantuchova, SVK 21. Ana Ivanovic, SRB 22. Jelena Jankovic, SRB 23. Ai Sugiyama, JPN 24. Anastasia Myskina, RUS 25. Patty Schnyder, SUI HONORABLE MENTION- Martina Navratilova, USA

Published Sun, Oct 25

The Decade's Best: Players #21-25

source: WTA Backspin by Todd Spiker

Jennifer Capriati Kim Clijsters Lindsay Davenport Elena Dementieva Daniela Hantuchova Justine Henin Martina Hingis Liezel Huber Svetlana Kuznetsova Amelie Mauresmo Mary Pierce Lisa Raymond Dinara Safina Maria Sharapova Paola Suarez Serena Williams Venus Williams

Published Thu, Oct 8

BACKSPIN TIME CAPSULE: 2003 & 2005 U.S. Open

source: WTA Backspin by Todd Spiker

331...Martina Navratilova 209...Martina Hingis 117...JUSTINE HENIN 98...Lindsay Davenport 72...Serena Williams @ 39...Amelie Mauresmo @ 22...Tracy Austin 19...KIM CLIJSTERS @ 18...Jelena Jankovic @ 17...Maria Sharapova @ 17...Jennifer Capriati 12...Ana Ivanovic @ 11...Venus Williams @

Published Thu, Aug 27

No room at the top for elite youngste...

source: FOXSports.com

Steffi Graf, Monica Seles, Martina Hingis and Serena Williams did it, but many didn't begin to peak until they were in their early 20s, like Justine Henin ... Sharapova starts quickly at Los Angeles tennisAFP Sony Ericsson WTA Tour -SkySports -The Press Association

Published Tue, Aug 4

Oz 9- Dinara on Her Shoulder

source: WTA Backspin by Todd Spiker

Jelena Dokic tried to deny Dinara Safina a spot in the 2009 Australian Open semifinals. The loud voice of that "little Dinara" who resides inside the Russian's head did, too. But, in the end, fate could not be denied. 2006 Martina Hingis, SUI 2007 Serena Williams, USA

Published Fri, Jan 23

Day 6: Mama Said There'd Be Days Like This

source: WTA Backspin by Todd Spiker

Even when he's spent the better part of five hours dangling from the cliff overlooking the graveyard of all-time champions shocked into temporary submission (Hingis at the '99 Wimbledon, Sharapova at last year's US Open, etc.), Federer finds a way to come out on top.

Published Thu, Feb 28

Vaidisova and Ivanovic pull out of Italian Open

source: Daily News & Analysis

Sharapova and reigning champion Martina Hingis pulled out with injuries last week, while Justine Henin has chosen to sit out the tournament.

Published Tue, May 15

Sharapova, Hingis Advance at Pacific Life Open

source: NYT > Maria Sharapova

Top-ranked Maria Sharapova opened her title defense in the Pacific Life Open with a victory over Michaella Krajicek....

Published Sat, Mar 10