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| Before entering the final, Sharapova was in better form and she was rated higher than Azarenka, even though she lost to the world number 1 Belarusian in two previous meetings, in the Australian Open final. and Indian Wells Masters. |
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| The victory helped Sharapova win her first championship in 2012 after reaching the finals of the biggest tournaments three times since the beginning of that year: Australian Open, Indian Wells Masters and Miami Masters. |
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| During the coronation ceremony, Maria Sharapova celebrated her championship in a very special way in a Porsche Carrera 911. |
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| This is the scenario arranged by the organizers of the Porsche Tennis Grand Prix, whereby the champion will be celebrated in a Porsche Carrera 911. |
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| Sharapova shines in the Porsche Carrera 911. |
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| This is a rather unique advertising tactic from Porsche |
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| Sharapova test drives a Porsche Carrera 911. |
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| Holding aloft the championship… |
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| In this final, Sharapova played with great effort |
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| And continuously won points |
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| A very successful return of the tennis star nicknamed Russia’s ‘doll’ |
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| Defeat of General Azarenka – who is ranked first on the WTA women’s rankings |
