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Sharapova targets SW19 run

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Maria Sharapova insists she is now fully focussed on a successful Wimbledon tournament after losing in the semi-finals at the French Open.

The Russian ace was stunned by Serbian youngster Ana Ivanovic at Roland Garros, losing in straights sets 6-2 6-1.

Having struggled with a shoulder injury in recent times, Sharapova is now determined to get back to full fitness and mount a serious challenge at the grass-court Grand Slam.

The 20-year-old insisted: "Despite losing, I think this was a very positive two weeks for me, considering I was out for so long.
"I've still got to learn, and, you know, move forward from this loss."

The world number two added: "I'm excited. My favourite time of the year is coming up, the grass and the hardcourt season. So I'm very much looking forward to it. And this has been great preparation, so I guess it can only be a positive.

"I love being part of Wimbledon. I can't even say how happy I am when this time of year comes around. I always look forward to it."

The 2004 Wimbledon champion plans to play the DFS Classic at Edgbaston, Birmingham - which starts on Monday - as she prepares for SW19. Keep an eye out for new Wimbledon markets on Betfair, with the tournament due to begin on June 25.

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