WIMBLEDON

Wimbledon is in the air for me now. I am glad I am gonna stop work in just a couple of days time, phew 2 months of boring working life. Oh wells, now that wimbledon is on, I am glued to the t.v once again for long hours. 2 weeks and its now the women's quater finals, I find it a waste of time watching mens (federer is gonna win again). Its sooo sad to watch maria sharapova got kicked out. Never taught she would not make it to semi, though it is a bit expected that she would not be crowned as wimbledon champion 2007 (shoulder injury). She lost terribly to venus, mann I am starting to hate those williams sisters. Thank god J.henin just swept serena off the court on the same day. If not I would just skip watching wimbledon finals. So, one williams down another one to go.

Meantime, came across this really cool video on sharapova. I haveta say her journey to the life she has today is really inspiring and that explains why she is such a perfectionist in playing tennis. Even though she won venus in Miami, somehow she felt she played terribly. Her presence on court is soo fascinating to watch. Quote from wimbledon.org "Usually her extraordinary inward-looking intensity is fascinating to watch, as if there are just three people present – herself, her opponent, and her father Yuri Sharapov, who is also her coach. Even in the ultimate arena of the Centre Court, the 14,000 spectators do not seem to exist for her.Moreover, even when she is storming to victory, her face so often wears an expression like thunder. And why not, when this hugely competitive formula works so well for her?".

Sigh, sad to say maria sharapova is off from wimbledon 2007. Well, there is always next year. Besides she has acomplished a lot in her 20 years of age. Two grand slams and just look at the number of endorsements she is endorsing. Can't blame brands like tag, canon, nike, prince and all for making sharapova part of their brand afterall that lady has got everything from looks, body to talent . This 6'2 beau is friggin loaded, highest paid sportswoman of 2006 when she was just 19 last year. She is not only a plain pro tennis player she is also a fashion icon/model. Previously ranked no.1 in the world, now no.2. Third youngest to grab the wimbledon champion title. She was only 17 when she won back in 2004. Her dad has a lot to be proud of.

Maria Sharapova the journey.... I dedicate the next 2 posts to her inspiring journey towards success. Posted up a beautiful and inspiring video from you-tube. wow!! She sings too, what next after a tennis career ,acting or singing? That's new no tennis player has taken that up. She is already in modelling or maybe perhaps coaching then. But then again, she is already earning enough to last her a lifetime. For now, lets just hope she gets that shoulder of hers better and continue playing incredible tennis.