Maria Sharapova once again proves her dexterity by winning in this year’s Australian Open in Melbourne. The 2008 Australian Open, her third Grand Slam title is certainly another sweet victory for this 20 year old Russian. Last Saturday she defeated Ana Ivanovic at 7-5, 6-3, just dropping 10 services points during the game. Sharapova was at her best form during the match, never losing her focus in the game that made her win in the 7 matches. This is a great success for her especially after the setbacks she had suffered in her previous matches, particularly last year when she suffered a shoulder injury. Her win has gladdened a lot of people especially the Russian press. One newspaper gave her encouraging words and another daily newspaper called her the pride of the Russian nation.

With three Grand Slam titles under her cap, she now sets her aim to the French Open, the cup that she has not won yet. She said “It's one of the biggest challenges to win it, but that's what drives me. I'm getting better and feeling stronger. I'm holding my ground on the clay, my body is developing and I think I have a great chance."