Too much pressure
Maria Sharapova's defeat in the fourth round of the US Open against a little-known player, Anastasija Sevastova, may shock many fans, but if you look at the reality of what the Russian tennis player has been carrying, it is not too surprising, not even for her.
Coming to the 2017 US Open thanks to a controversial special ticket, Masha herself faced too much pressure, especially from her colleagues when they always thought that she had " robbed" the gold tickets of more deserving tennis players.
And as the New York Times put it, Masha has conquered the stage lights at Arthur Ashe Stadium the expanded central court of the United States and was welcomed by fans as a reign returning from Exiled.
No one can deny the wonderful appeal of the "Russian doll" - one of the rare female tennis players with complete beauty, so the organizers of the tournaments have a slight advantage for this player. However, it was also because of that favor that Sharapova faced a lot of criticism from her opponents and colleagues, even though she was not a special ticket creator or a player arranging the stadium.
Every match that passed, she was always surrounded by mockery, "throwing rocks" even just in front of her face. The strongest critic of her among them was the world's number 5 women's tennis player - Caroline Wozniacki.
If someone has just returned from a doping sentence and casts to play all the matches at the central stadium, I think this is an issue that needs to be reconsidered. It will set a bad precedent, the Danish tennis player said indignantly.
Along with Woniacski, Coco Vandeweghe - the host country's tennis player also did not want to let Sharapova rest.
Receiving a special ticket will be a great opportunity for young players. I wish this ticket was given to any American player, not Masha. In this case, she is not worthy.
Losing but still holding his head high
Under such terrible pressure, Sharapova still fought steadfastly. Although she could not reach the final match of the US Open, for her this result was positive enough to look forward to.
I arrived in New York before I had played many games. I didn't have the most adequate preparation. Obviously, when you fail, you will always feel disappointed, but if you look at what I have done in the past week, I feel very satisfied Masha is optimistic after the US Open.
As the Russian shared, returning after 15 months of being banned from playing for doping and suffering from further injuries, the 30-year-old tennis player really doesn't have much time to find the best playing feeling for himself. Along with that, under the huge pressure weighing on his shoulders, Masha still overcame and knew how to respond to all words of encouragement with his own strength.
Receiving a special card of the Stuttgart tournament, she helped her way to the semi-finals. And in the US Open, she had an unimaginable victory over the No. 2 seed - Simona Halep in round 1 and continued to register for round 4. Meanwhile, tennis players who judged her like Woniaczki could only make it to the second round.
"Beautiful girl, you have rights", but if you are beautiful but talentless, you are just like a puppet on the field. Masha's beauty is undeniable, but along with that, no one can deny her talent. And from there, every criticism was counterattacked and could not be stronger.
Now that they are no longer too young, Masha may not have many years of playing at the peak of their careers. past mistakes, let's put them behind us because in front of the fans, there is still a strong woman, who warms the whole court with powerful screams and extraordinary determination to overcome everything.
5 Grand Slam titles along with dozens of other big and small titles have fully affirmed Maria Sharapova's stature. Difficulties do not make her back down and every time, people see a stronger and more resilient "doll" in front of a miserable world.
