How the Siberian Tigress Came in From Cold ; Sharapova Feeling at Home On Centre Stage
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FOUR years ago, the man who made Tracy Austin world No 1 told Maria Sharapova her attitude on a tennis court was unacceptable. He quit on the spot.
Robert Lansdorp picked up his rackets and walked from his courts in Southern California, no longer willing to devote more time to her.See the full content of this document
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How the Siberian Tigress Came in From Cold ; Sharapova Feeling at Home On Centre Stage
Just 13, Sharapova pleaded for him to come back. Lansdorp, described by those who know him to be a 'benevolent bully', asked if she was prepared to work his way.
Unhesitatingly, Sharapova said she w...See the full content of this document
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