SMS from legend inspires Sharapova

Maria Sharapova powered her way to a first Australian Open title with an impressive straight sets victory over Ana Ivanovic - and revealed a text from legend Billie Jean King had inspired her to glory.

... A text from the great of the women’s game read: “champions take chances and pressure’s a privilege”. And Sharapova said: “I had those great words in my mind during the match.”

[via 7Days]

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