I already saw the draw for this year's French Open and Maria Sharapova has a very good chance of completing her Grand Slam collection. Already a winner of the Australian Open (2008), US Open (2006) and Wimbledon (2004), now is a very good time for Maria to win her first French Open. I am personally very excited since her chances are very good although she has to contend with a tough draw. Of course, what's a Grand Slam title without a tough draw.
From her side of the draw, Maria may have to deal with Agnieszka Radwanska, then either Andrea Petkovic or Kim Clijsters. Her toughest opponent may be Victoria Azarenka or Petra Kvitova in the semifinals. In the finals, she may have to beat the world #1 Caroline Wozniacki, or last year's champion, Francesca Schiavone, or last year's runner up Samantha Stosur.
Even then, with experience on her side, Maria Sharapova should rise to the occasion.
Here is my fearless forecast:
Finals: Caroline Wozniacki (DEN) (#1) vs. Maria Sharapova (RUS) (#7)
Semifinals 1: Caroline Wozniacki (DEN) (#1) vs. Francesca Schiavone (ITA) (#5)
Semifinals 2: Maria Sharapova (RUS) (#7) vs. Victoria Azarenka (BLR) (#4)
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