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Topic: Vera Zvonareva

Maria Sharapova overcomes 'nightmare' at Wimbledon

Maria Sharapova, the Russian world No 1, paid tribute to Taiwan's Su-Wei Hsieh after beating her in straight sets yesterday. Andrew Yates / AFP

Jun 29, 2012

Familiarity of playing Taiwanese opponent before helps world No 1 win and Vera Zvonareva injury puts Kim Clijsters through to next round. Read Article Maria Sharapova overcomes 'nightmare' at Wimbledon

A slam on Wozniacki's No 1

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Oct 04, 2011

Fans and pundits are left frustrated by Caroline Wozniacki's slam-less reign over women's tennis may be couraged to know that she could be eclipsed by season's end. Except that Victoria Azarenka and Vera Zvonareva also have yet to win a major. Read Article A slam on Wozniacki's No 1

Zvonareva sloppy but moves on

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Sep 03, 2011

Vera Zvonareva stuggled again but moves on at the US Open, and 2009 men's champion Juan Martin del Potro also advanced. Read Article Zvonareva sloppy but moves on

Zvonareva survives second round scare at US Open

Sep 01, 2011

Second seed wins in three sets over unknown Ukrainian while a sick Soderling opts out with a virus. Read Article Zvonareva survives second round scare at US Open

 

Sharapova battles back to beat Zvonareva to reach Cincinnati final

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Aug 21, 2011

Russian will play Jelena Jankovic, who defeated Andrea Petkovic 7-6, 6-1, in the women's final.  Read Article Sharapova battles back to beat Zvonareva to reach Cincinnati final

 

Radwanska ends title wait in San Diego upset over Zvonareva

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Aug 08, 2011

Agnieszka Radwanska dominated the top seed Vera Zvonareva 6-3, 6-4 last night to claim her first title in three years. Read Article Radwanska ends title wait in San Diego upset over Zvonareva

 

Partisan wave does not swamp Sharapova

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Jun 25, 2011

Former Wimbledon champion beats local heartthrob Laura Robson, Caroline Wozniacki not content with Court Two and Vera Zvonareva exits. Read Article Partisan wave does not swamp Sharapova

 

Wimbledon: On 'a similar road' back home

Venus Williams, left, and Serena have a chat after practice at Wimbledon yesterday. The sisters are expected to mount a serious challenge for the women's singles title despite long breaks from the game. Toby Melville / Reuters

Jun 19, 2011

Venus and Serena Williams will be charting their way back to a tournament they both love dearly. Read Article Wimbledon: On 'a similar road' back home

 

Zvonareva sends Serena Williams back for more practice

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Jun 15, 2011

The top seed cuts short the American's bid to get valuable match practice ahead of Wimbledon in a three-hour battle at Eastbourne but Venus stays alive. Read Article Zvonareva sends Serena Williams back for more practice

 

Zvonareva beats Wozniacki in Doha to deny Middle East double

Feb 27, 2011

In the process, the Russian also earned her 11th career WTA title and first since Pattaya City a year ago. Read Article Zvonareva beats Wozniacki in Doha to deny Middle East double

 

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