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Tennis News :: Sharapova stunned at Wimbeldon

Posted on 2008-06-26 by Gooner

Alla Kudryavtseva caused one of Wimbledon's greatest upsets by beating Maria Sharapova in straight sets.

The 20-year-old Russian, ranked 154th in the world, pulled off a stunning 6-2 6-4 victory on Court One to send the 2004 champion tumbling out in the second round.

It was a lacklustre display by Sharapova, who has reached at least the fourth round on all five of her previous visits to the All England Club.

The world number two was let down by her serve, with eight double-faults contributing to her downfall.

(full report on teamtalk link)

Sourced From : Wimbledon - Teamtalk

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