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. |
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. |
During the coronation ceremony, Maria Sharapova celebrated her championship in a very special way in a Porsche Carrera 911. |
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In a brilliant finale orchestrated by the Porsche Tennis Grand Prix organizers, the champion is celebrated in grand style with a Porsche Carrera 911.
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Sharapova shines in the Porsche Carrera 911. |
This is a rather unique advertising tactic from Porsche |
Sharapova test drives a Porsche Carrera 911. |
Holding aloft the championship… |
In this final, Sharapova played with great effort |
And continuously won points |
A very successful return of the tennis star nicknamed Russia’s ‘doll’ |
Defeat of General Azarenka – who is ranked first on the WTA women’s rankings |