Serena Williams Beats Maria Sharapova At WTA Championships
For the third time in her career, Serena Williams has won the WTA Championships.
Williams defeated Maria Sharapova 6-4, 6-3 today to win the elite end of the year tournament. She also won the WTA Championship in 2001 and 2009. According to ESPN, Williams, 31, is the oldest person to win the WTA Championships.
Bleacher Report notes that Williams simply over-powered Sharapova during the final today. The American tennis player hit six aces during the first set, including a set-point ace. Williams has frequently gotten the best of Sharapova. Williams has beaten Sharapova ten times during their 12 meetings. The last time that Sharapova beat Williams was at the WTA Championships in 2004.
Before their match, Sharapova said:
“I haven’t beaten her (Williams) for a long time. She is certainly the one to beat this year, especially the second part of the year with the way she’s played. No reason why I can’t go out there and give it my all.”
Williams WTA Championship victory caps a fantastic season for Williams. She won Wimbledon, the U.S. Open, and a gold medal at the London Olympics. But due to a slow start to the season, Williams will have to settle for the number 3 ranking.
Sharapova secured the No.2 spot when she advanced to the finals. Victoria Azarenka, who lost to Sharapova in the semi-finals, will finish the year as tennis’ best player.
Tags : Maria Sharapova, serena williams, serena williams wta, wta championships
Posted: October 28, 2012
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Oct 28, 2012
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Nov 3, 2012
don't know why they keep comparing mari to serena maria don't hold a candle to serena.
Nov 3, 2012
I know. If people didn't know better, they would think Maria had at least 8 majors and out of the 12 times she and Serena played each other, they would assume that Maria would have at least won six of those times. But I know better. I know not to believe the hype around Maria. Serena has 15 majors to Maria's four and then so many more singles to that of Maria's. And out of the 12 times they have played, Maria won twice both in 2004. Serena put Maria on the map and although she has blown her off and totally dismantled her, the commentators refuse to keep it real regarding Maria. So unfair. Serena and Venus are both world class champions and John Mc Enroe is really the only one who will say without blinking an eye that Serena is the best women's tennis player in all history. That statement means a lot coming from him. Yet it is frustrating that the woman commentators who are the biggest haters regarding Serena, specifically Mary Carillo, Pam Shriver, Chris Everett and Mary Joe Fernande (Pay attention over the years to their comments and you will agree) backhandedly compliment Serena. As Serena's and Venus's self proclaimed historian I can happily continue, but I will just say congratulations to Venus and Serena.
Nov 11, 2012
WHITE MEDIA TRYING THEIR BEST TO HYPE & PROMOTE A WHITE PLAYER…..SO WRONG ON MANY LEVELS.