Sharapova faces the final climb
AFP, May, 2005
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BERLIN (AFP) — Maria Sharapova turned 18 last week and although she probably came of age competitively while winning Wimbledon last year, she has a chance of creating a timely celebration during the next few days.
That's because Sharapova has not only followed fellow Russian Anna Kournikova as the world's most sought after sportswoman, but has surpassed her Florida-based neighbour by moving as close to the top of the rankings as she is to the endorsement earnings.
Top-seeded Sharapova will become world number one if she wins the title at the 1.3-million-dollar German Open starting Monday.
Wisely Sharapova does not focus on it.
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"My aim is to keep improving, to get my schedule right and keep playing well - and the ranking can take care of itself," she said.
However clay, on which the tour is played for the next five weeks, is Sharapova's ...
