Sharapova turns her gaze on Wimbledon security

0 Comments | AFP, July, 2006

LONDON (AFP) — Maria Sharapova turned the spotlight on to a lapse in Wimbledon security after her quarter-final win was interrupted by a streaker who performed a hand-stand in front of the Royal Box.

The appearance of a naked young man mid-way through the second set of the Russian's match against compatriot Elena Dementieva was the biggest surprise on a day in which the top four women's seeds -- Amelie Mauresmo, Kim Clijsters, Justine Henin-Hardenne and Sharapova -- booked their semi-final spots.

Sharapova said she had never felt alarmed but admitted she had been surprised by how long he had been allowed to remain within a few yards of her on Centre Court, wearing just white training shoes and black socks.

"When you look at the security guards and they are...

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