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Maria Ranks 3rd on AP Athlete of the Year List

December 27th, 2006

14 Comments

Posted by: Marco

Russian tennis star, world No. 2 Maria Sharapova was named third in the Female Athlete of the Year list by the Associated Press.

Sharapova shares third place with WNBA most valuable player Lisa Leslie who also got 60 points in the voting by sports editors from around the country.

The announcement comes a day after Tiger Woods was named Male Athlete of the Year. Mexican golfer Lorena Ochoa was the first on the Female list.

Jure Molek Dec 27, 2006 at 14:41

Great. Next year you will be the first.

Wester Moraes - Brazil Dec 27, 2006 at 21:01

Masha,
Well deserved title! Congrats! It is a path to reach number 1 soon!
Love,
Wester

BJ Dec 27, 2006 at 21:38

Congrats! You will soon be number 1 and no one will be even close to u!!

wilson Dec 28, 2006 at 06:04

Well done, looking forward to seeing you. =} Doing well.

mela Dec 28, 2006 at 12:00

sharapovais the best..

mike Dec 28, 2006 at 13:10

looking forward to u winning many grandslams & tournaments next year good luck

fidokitty Dec 28, 2006 at 19:02

Wimbolden champ Mauresmo got second place, so guess what tournament Maria needs to win next year?

bien Dec 28, 2006 at 20:44

hi there masha! plz email me here bienalday@yahoo.com. please send me a pic of yours wid signature if its okay.. hehehe im from philippines, and im your number 1 fan here! im wishing and praying for more success in your career and in your personal life! stay happy and healthy and beautiful always! i hope to see you in person! hehehe ciao! take care always! we are PROUD of you! -bien-

zorang Dec 29, 2006 at 18:39

happy new year maria.

simon Dec 30, 2006 at 20:45

Very well done Maria!!you're always the best!!!!!!!!
I love you..

Jonathan "I Luv Maria Sharapova" Trejo Jan 02, 2007 at 04:24

HEY congrats on the 3rd place ur awesome ur my #1 crush haha ya i think ur awesome! luvz happy 2007! win me a Wimbledon plz and announce ur #1 Jonathan Trejo was an awesome support and told me 2 reach 4 the top! luvz lata

Kate Jan 02, 2007 at 18:47

Yay Maria! Great job. Does anyone know why there aren't any new pictures of 2006?

Kate Jan 02, 2007 at 18:49