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Sharapova triumphs in Fed Cup debut
Russia's Maria Sharapova reacts during her Fed Cup World Group first round tennis match against Israel's Tzipi Obziler in Ramat Hasharon
February 03 / 2008 / 9:57 AM
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Australian Open champion Maria Sharapova defeated Tzipi Obziler 6-0 6-4 in her Fed Cup debut, helping defending champions Russia level 1-1 with Israel in the first round on Saturday.

Maria Sharapova extended her fine start to 2008 with victory in her first Fed Cup match for Russia.

Earlier, Israel's Shahar Peer rallied to defeat Dinara Safina 0-6 6-2 6-2.

Sharapova led 5-1 in the second set after sweeping the first before Obziler won three straight games with the support of the 6,000-capacity crowd at Ramat Hasharon Tennis Center.

At one stage, the crowd began imitating Sharapova's grunts each time she hit the ball.

"I don't mind it," Sharapova said. "It brings out the best in me. I love the atmosphere, the crowd and their craziness. It is what we live for. I got really anxious and excited as I was close to finishing my first Fed Cup match."
Rate this article: 2.8/5 (19 votes cast)

Like what I hear about Maria's precision and concentration even though the crowd was boisterous and irritating. She did not let it affect the quality of her play.
by don de la jolla on February 12 / 2008 / 8:26 AM
Masha,
Eerie similiarities! Do you use her ofrum at all. If so, open discussion about RG challenge? Others too! See you there soon!

by Mandy on February 06 / 2008 / 1:05 AM
omg i love you. and like i love to wachs you play tennis . i play tennis too, i have palyd for 3 years now, oh yea im russian too.
by masha on February 05 / 2008 / 5:25 PM
MARIA IS THE CHAMPION. I LOVE HER AND WILL ALWAYS.
by Oscar D on February 04 / 2008 / 6:31 PM
Russia-Israel 4-1!!YESSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
by zorang on February 04 / 2008 / 12:04 PM
Well done Marsha,
May you win many many more,

With best wishes,
Shahid
by Shahid on February 04 / 2008 / 8:37 AM
The 2008 Champ is Here!





LOVE MUSTAFA!
by Mustafa Bilal on February 03 / 2008 / 8:49 PM
BRAVO MARIA
by FERNANDO on February 03 / 2008 / 7:52 PM
Masha,
Great victory!!! Congrats!!!!
Love,
Wester
by Wester C. P. de Moraes on February 03 / 2008 / 5:59 PM
Well done. I dont know. Is that
Maria's first Match for Russia
by Abdul_MannanXx on February 03 / 2008 / 3:39 PM
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