Sharapova future is +450 (Singapore). it won't be that cheap if she
handles Woz. .. Serena was ok today, but not thoroughly convincing
vs. Ivanovic. Ivanovic didn't look to great either. I don't know if her
"virus" from a few weeks ago is still there (if it ever was), or if the
weekend comments from Russian Tennis federation and the response
gave were in her head (he called them "the williams brothers", but
she just isn't free flowing out there.. she looks gettable.
Maria is coming off the China Open win.
She's in high quality form. If she can beat Serena she finishes the year at number 1 in the world,
which she hasn't seen since 2012.
She's gonna bleed determination.
I don't think her opponents have any idea how pumped she is for this chance.
Year end No 1 would be 'incredible' - Sharapova
p.s. the future is somewhat hedgible with the abbreviated draw setting up
for a potential Williams vs. Sharapova battle royale. Williams is only +115,
not a bad odd to stuff in your backpocket either.
Here is an explanation of how Maria can be #1 soon.