Champion Sharapova eyes No 1 ranking
Maria Sharapova, her first title of 2013 safely under her belt, is poised to join the battle for the World No 1 spot in women's tennis. Sharapova's 6-2, 6-2 win over Caroline Wozniacki in the title match gave her a second Indian Wells WTA crown, to go with the one she captured in 2006.
2013-03-19 02:20:24
Indian Wells
AFP
Her run to Sunday’s final ensured she will supplant Australian Open champion Victoria Azarenka as World No 2 behind Serena Williams.
Sharapova after winning the Indian Wells WTA title on Sunday
Sharapova said: “No 1 is a great number. Is it something that all of us want? Absolutely. No doubt. It’s a no-brainer question. But at this point in my career, titles and Grand Slams are a bigger priority.”
The Russian won a career Slam with the 2012 French Open, when she also briefly became World No 1 for the first time since 2008.
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Champion Sharapova eyes No 1 ranking
Maria Sharapova, her first title of 2013 safely under her belt, is poised to join the battle for the World No 1 spot in women's tennis. Sharapova's 6-2, 6-2 win over Caroline Wozniacki in the title match gave her a second Indian Wells WTA crown, to go with the one she captured in 2006.
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Maria Sharapova, her first title of 2013 safely under her belt, is poised to join the battle for the World No 1 spot in women's tennis. Sharapova's 6-2, 6-2 win over Caroline Wozniacki in the title match gave her a second Indian Wells WTA crown, to go with the one she captured in 2006.