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Maria Sharapova was playing the Wimbledon finals in her head for at least five years" Former coach reveals the Russian's obsession with defeating Serena Williams
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The history of the Serena Williams-Maria Sharapova rivalry: A decade of dominance and a fight to break a slump - Sports Illustrated
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Maria Sharapova - 2004 Wimbledon Champion at the age of 17. | Maria sharapova, Maria sharapova photos, Tennis players female
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