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Russian Maria Sharpova hits a shot during her French Open second-round match against fellow Russian Nadia Petrova at Roland Garros in Paris on May 27, 2009. Sharpova defeated Petrova 6-2, 1-6, 8-6. (UPI Photo/ David Silpa)

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