Sharapova hungry for Wimbledon glory

12 April 2012

Maria Sharapova is hungrier than ever and convinced she can reclaim her Wimbledon crown next month.

It is four years since the Russian pin-up burst on to the scene as a complete unknown with a fourth-round appearance at the All England Club, followed 12 months later by victory over Serena Williams in the final.

"I've done it before so I can do it again," she said. "Grass definitely suits my game. I think in any grand slam I have a chance - I've been to the final of the Australian Open and just got to the semi-finals of the French - but everywhere you feel comfortable is obviously where you feel you can do well."

She added: "I did it three years ago when I was this little skinny girl the size of spaghetti, so I definitely can do it now.

"I still have a few years to physically mature but I'm definitely stronger than I was a year ago."

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