I’ve thought about my last post about Maria Sharapova and I realized that I may be wrong to think that Masha probably won’t be playing professional tennis eight years from now. She is just 22 years old, after all. So I take it back; maybe she’ll still be there playing, I just don’t know how successfully or how much of a force she will be by then.
At the Australian Open, however, the big picture may be a little bit “foggy” right now. Sharapova had lost her first-round match to compatriot and good friend (and namesake!) Maria Kirilenko. Looks like her comeback to the Grand Slam circuit has to wait. The spotlight now will be shared by Henin, Clijsters, and S. Williams.
But I’m hoping Kirilenko can go deep into the tournament, in the very least the quarters. I read she “danced” through her match, being in perfect balance and positioning as she fought Sharapova. I wish I can be that spry, especially while playing badminton. Maybe need to diet first or get a colon cleanse. I’m feeling heavy-footed these days.