Enjoy some pics and videos of Maria Sharapova practicing with coach Sven Groeneveld and two sparring partners on Thursday. A really intense hitting session for the defending champion.
She won her 7th career in title in Strasbourg – her first on red clay – on Saturday, had a brief practice session on Sunday, and then dispatched Madison Brengle 6-1 6-3 on Monday. Here are a few pictures and videos of 2010 French Open runner-up Sam Stosur:
Lots of people watched 2008 French Open champion Ana Ivanovic warming up on court 15 this afternoon, I managed to get a few pictures (see below).
A few hours later, Ana battled to defeat Yaroslava Shevdova in three sets 4-6 6-2 6-0 and reach the second round. Her next opponent is the Japanese Misaki Doi.
Lower tournaments are a good opportunity to discover young players in the making like Karen Khachanov and Quentin Halys, or some charismatic veteran players like Rudy Coco.
