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Tennis player Maria Sharapova, from Russia, celebrates after winning the first set against Justine Henin, from Belgium, during their Sony Ericsson Championships singles final match in Madrid, Sunday Nov. 11, 2007. (AP
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Maria Sharapova of Russia hits the ball during her final against Kim Clijsters of Belgium at the Acura Classic tennis tournament August 6, 2006, in Carlsbad, California. Sharapova won 7-5, 7-5. (UPI
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Maria Sharapova of Russia reacts after winning her semifinal match against Kim Clijsters of Belgium at the Australian Open tennis tournament in Melbourne, Thursday, Jan. 25, 2007. Sharapova won in straight sets,
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Maria Sharapova from Russia thanks her fans celebrating her win over Kim Clijsters from Belgium during her WTA Championships tennis tournament match in Madrid, Wednesday, Nov. 8, 2006. Sharapova beat Clijsters 6-4,
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FILE - In this Sept. 9, 2006, file photo, Maria Sharapova looks up to the crowd after winning the women's singles championship over Justin Henin-Hardenne of Belgium at the U.S. Open tennis
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