Monday, October 23, 2006

Federer, Sharapova Continue Consecutive Win Streaks

2006 Australian, Wimbledon and U.S. Open champion Roger Federer and 2006 U.S. Open champion Maria Sharapova won important indoor tournaments over the weekend in Europe. Federer won the ATP Master Series title in Madrid, Spain by defeating Fernando Gonzalez of Chile 7-5, 6-1, 6-0 in 1 hour, 47 minutes. It was the World #1's 10th title of the year, 4th Masters Series shield of the year, record 82 ATP Tour match win of the year and his 19th consecutive match win since losing to Andy Murray in August in Cincinnati.

Sharapova won the Zurich Open by defeating Slovak Daniel Hantuchova 6-1, 4-6, 6-3. Sharapova is also on a consecutive match winning streak: 12 in a row (Acura Classic, US Open, Zurich Open). She's currently in a race with Amelie Mauresmo and Justine Henin-Hardenne for the year-end #1 ranking.

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