Venus Williams and Maria Sharapova will warm-up for the Australian Open with a exhibition match in Thailand to mark the 100th anniversary of the Hua Hin seaside resort, according to organisers.The tennis superstars will spend New Year’s Eve in Hua Hin before their match on January 2, which will be followed by a mixed doubles clash alongside local heroes Paradorn Srichaphan and Danai Udomchoke.”I am delighted to be able to spend my New Year in Hua Hin, Thailand,” said Sharapova, who is battling to find her best form again after arthroscopic surgery a year ago to repair her right shoulder.
“I am sure it will be an exciting time and I am looking forward to competing in the Centennial Invitation.”Williams, who lost to sister Serena in the final of the season-ending WTA Championships this month, is also excited.”I have very fond memories of my previous visits to Thailand and am really looking forward to returning for the Centennial Invitation match in Hua Hin,” she said.
After their match, both players move to Hong Kong for the Tennis Classic team event, which features players representing Europe, Russia, the Americas and the Asia-Pacific.They then head to Australia for the opening Grand Slam of the season.Athletes are following more and more trends set by Hollywood celebrities. From partying to tweeting and now dating. Athletes are becoming exclusively involved with other athletes.
WNBA star Candace Parker married NBA dud Sheldon Williams, former tennis players Steffi Graf and Andre Agassi got hitched, Serena Williams has dated a couple of NFL players and baseball player Nomar Garciaparra married soccer star Mia Hamm, just to name a few.Well, here’s the latest athlete pairing: Maria Sharapova and Sasha Vujacic.
You’re probably not all that familiar with Vujacic, but we’ll break it down. He’s a struggling European shooter, who seems enamored with the bright lights of Hollywood (supposedly, he had a fling with Paris Hilton). He’s a 6-foot-7 guard who comes off the bench for the defending champs. He’s only 25 and alternatively does the spiky hair thing or grows it long — he could easily pass for a boy bander.
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