| 01 July 2011
With many expecting Maria Sharapova to secure the Wimbledon title this weekend, the player herself has spoken of her determination to remain focused and not underestimate her opponent.
Much attention has been on the former champion this year as she enjoys a welcome return to form. Saturday’s final will be her first in a Grand Slam since the 2008 Australian Open and
She doesn’t have an automatic right to win the match though and she seems aware that the hardest challenge of her comeback will come on Saturday in this eagerly anticipated final.
The 24-year-old said: “It's amazing to be back in the final, it's been a while. I'm really happy. I didn't play my best tennis, but I remained really focused.”
“I still feel I have more to do. Kvitova is a great player on grass and is playing really good tennis - it'll be a tough match, but I'm looking forward to it."
Sharapova would certainly be a popular champion with the centre court crowd and those looking to get free bets. She won British tennis fans over seven years ago when she secured the title as a 17-year-old and it is good to see her competing for major honours again.
However, Petra Kvitova has had an incredible tournament too so she will be extremely tough to beat. There is a chance the occasion could get the better of her, but the Czech will be desperate to hold her nerve and take the game to the 2004 Wimbledon Champion.
Overall, it could be a very interesting match and one which could go all of the way. Both players have their own stories leading up to this final and it would be a fairytale ending whoever comes out on top.
Of course Sharapova is the more experienced player and is favourite to win the match according to those who bet with paypal. Kvitova is very capable on grass though and there is no doubt Sharapova will have to raise her game from a rather under-par performance in the semi-final.
Every point will be crucial during the 2011 Wimbledon women’s singles final between Maria Sharapova and Petra Kvitova.
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