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Sharapova favorite in the finals with Kvitova 2.07.2011

Russia's Maria Sharapova will try to win second title in the women of "Wimbledon" in today's final with the eighth placed Petra Kvitova of the Czech Republic. 24-year-old Sharapova won here in 2004 when he was only 17 years. Then followed the titles of "Australian Open" and "Wimbledon", which she reached the top spot in world rankings.

But after a serious shoulder injury in 2007, Sharapova did not seem to be former tennis player. This year, Sharapova showed good results in the semifinals of "Roland Garros" and reached the final in London. The weak form of the Williams sisters, Justine Henin retirement and injury of Kim Clijsters does open more doors for Sharapova. Russian woman herself admitted that she was the most difficult in 2008 and 2009, when exhaustion with a shoulder injury and fell outside the top 100 rankings.

"There were many expectations when I returned. I set goals, but failed to meet any of them. It was very disappointing," said Sharapova. For her, however, quitting was never an option. "I'm not someone who refuses. Even if it was difficult to believe in themselves. I always felt that I much more," continued the Russian tennis star, defeated Germany's Sabine Lisitski 6-4, 6-3, to reach final.

She still has not lost a set this year of "Wimbledon" and her opponent today will be Petra Kvitova, 21-year-old Czech woman who plays the first final of a Grand Slam. Kvitova side and Bulgarian Tsvetana Pironkova in the quarterfinals match, the color was the first player that failed to take a set of powerful Petra in this year.

"I expect Kvitova be really tough opponent for playing well on grass. It is also left-handed, which is very tricky on grass.'ll Be hard, playing really well," said Sharapova, who won his only meeting with Kvitova in Memphis on hard courts. This happened last year. Kvitova, in turn, draws inspiration from her idol, Martina Navratilova.

"I saw Martin in the locker room and she wished me luck. I'm glad, but even I realize that I'm in the finals," said Czech woman, who placed fourth beat Victoria Azarenka 6-1, 3-6, 6-2 in semifinals . Azarenka itself also believes that there Kvitova forces to win the title here. Sun is expected during today's finals, and then as an open roof on center court. / BG NES