Maria Sharapova Settles for Second at AEGON Classic

June 13th, 2010 | Category: All Gossip

Unable to attain the goal in which she was shooting for, Maria Sharapova had to settle for second place in Birmingham on Sunday (June 13).

The 23-year-old Russian tennis ace made it to the final match at the AEGON Classic grass-court tournament, but ended up losing to Li Na in straight sets, 7-5, 6-1.

And while she didn’t end up winning, Miss Sharapova

voiced her satisfaction in being able to get in a few good matches before Wimbledon, which kicks off on June 21st.

Talking to press after the match, Maria said, “I came here to get as many matches as I could, and I did. It’s nice to win the tournament, but sometimes it doesn’t happen.”

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