Maria Sharapova defeated by Venus Williams in Bank of the West Classic tennis at Stanford University in California
Maria Sharapova yells as she returns the ball to Venus Williams at the Bank of the West Classic at Stanford University in Palo Alto, California on July 31, 2009. Williams made quick work of Sharapova 6-2, 6-2. UPI/Terry Schmitt
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