Sharapova to be change name to Sugarpova for US Open- Page 2

[millie_dillmount]

Posted: 8/20/13 at 11:27am

"Sporty Mix
The "taste" of victory"

So did she create a sweat-scented candy?

[Wynbish]

Posted: 8/20/13 at 11:28am

Sweet-n-lova

[suestorm]

Posted: 8/20/13 at 12:07pm

Guys, its not just candy, its accessories too!
and not JC PENNY but HENRI BENDEL!

[TheatreDiva90016]

Posted: 8/20/13 at 12:09pm

Why doesn't she just get a tattoo of a logo across her forehead?

That will prove whose property she is.

[FindingNamo]

Posted: 8/20/13 at 12:09pm

Can most people understand the joke of my "Here's the Thing" post?

TheatreDiva wrote: "What else will she do for extra cash?"

And I replied: Just ask Finding "Here's the Thing with Alec Baldwin" Namo.

Updated On: 8/20/13 at 12:09 PM

[TheatreDiva90016]

Posted: 8/20/13 at 12:17pm

Can I phone a friend?

[CarlosAlberto]

Posted: 8/20/13 at 12:20pm

^LMAO!!!

No life lines left, huh?

[FindingNamo]

Posted: 8/20/13 at 12:21pm

Ha!

[TheatreDiva90016]

Posted: 8/20/13 at 12:38pm

Is it some kind of pop culture reference?

I've been out of the pop culture loop....

[Playbilly]

Posted: 8/20/13 at 12:44pm

Like she doesn't have enough cash. All for publicity. Some people's dignity doesn't cost so much.

[suestorm]

Posted: 8/20/13 at 1:07pm

If you have to explain a joke its not funny...Chris Rock

[TheatreDiva90016]

Posted: 8/20/13 at 1:09pm

Playbilly,

You are so right! She's one step away from being a prostitute.

Updated On: 8/20/13 at 01:09 PM

[CarlosAlberto]

Posted: 8/20/13 at 1:16pm

Another Russian whore?!?!!?

[TheatreDiva90016]

Posted: 8/20/13 at 1:32pm

There seems to be so many!

[Roscoe]

Posted: 8/20/13 at 1:54pm

"Not that "Infinite Jest" didn't predict this should happen."

Even DFW himself would be appalled at this.

[javero]

Posted: 8/20/13 at 4:51pm

"its why she is far and away the top female earner in sport"

Sue, you should qualify that statement.

She's the top female athlete/product-pitcher but NOT the top earner on the tennis court. And her title count and on-court prize money earnings pale in comparison to that of several of her predecessors and contemporaries.

I don't dislike Masha or begrudge her success at pushing product off the court. But, like Kournikova before her, her product placements have now eclipsed her record on the tennis court. And now that she's coach-less, she's not likely to win more than 2 matches at the upcoming US Open.

If she doesn't find a coach who will coddle her to death real soon, I see her exiting the sport next year after a dismal season.

[suestorm]

Posted: 8/20/13 at 4:59pm

who are absolulutely right Javero,but i wasnt saying or claiming that.

it kind of makes my point, that even though shes hasnt one as much as serena and others. she really is the golden girl of madison ave.

you might be right though, she needs to find a real coach

[javero]

Posted: 8/20/13 at 5:11pm

"you might be right though, she needs to find a real coach"

She's had several including former champion Jimmy Connors whom she recently fired.

Arguably, Masha's celebrity & success off the court have gone to her head like many of today's pampered athletes and entertainers after a short season in the limelight. When she first hit the tour her personal narrative was compelling and her hunger and will to win were readily evident.


She can now earn as much peddling sugar-coated morsels and trinkets off the court as she can battling her biggest nemeses and the elements on a tennis court.

Considering that she all but gave up her childhood to lift her family up as well as the occasional trophy, I can't say that I blame her for focusing on her personal brand at this point, even at the expense of tennis. Tennis pros tend to have a short shelf life on tour and most quickly fade to obscurity after retirement.

Updated On: 8/20/13 at 05:11 PM

[suestorm]

Posted: 8/20/13 at 6:30pm

Considering that she all but gave up her childhood to lift her family up as well as the occasional trophy, I can't say that I blame her for focusing on her personal brand at this point, even at the expense of tennis. Tennis pros tend to have a short shelf life on tour and most quickly fade to obscurity after retirement. 

Exactly javero. the Williams get all the hype for making it out of Los Angeles!! but you rarely hear anything about Maria making it out of the USSR

Anna Kournikova had it even worse and tuffer.

I will disagree with you on one matter don't forget she had a career almost ending shoulder surgery that she came back after a lot of hard rehab

Updated On: 8/20/13 at 06:30 PM

[SNAFU]

Posted: 8/20/13 at 7:00pm

I like Sugarputa.

[dented146]

Posted: 8/21/13 at 2:08am

All the men and women who compete at that level have the physical strength, self discipline, and mental toughness that is hard to comprehend. At any one time, there are just a handful worldwide who can maintain that level of skill for seven to ten years. To do it year after year while under the microscope of international attention adds a greater burden.

A few years ago I attended a breast cancer fundraiser at La Costa in California. It was do in conjunction with a women's tennis classic. There were about 500 in attendance. Sharapova arrived at the dinner a little late following a lengthy match with her hair still dripping wet from a quick shower. She visited most of the guests at each table. Later, during a live charity auction she bid on a pure breed golden retriever puppy against an obviously wealthy couple. The bidding got to about $20,000.00. Sharapova won. She wrote a check for the puppy and then gave the puppy to the people who had been bidding against her. Yes, she can well afford it; but it was a lovely gesture.

No one is perfect. To me her sins seem pretty minor.







Updated On: 8/21/13 at 02:08 AM

[CarlosAlberto]

Posted: 8/21/13 at 7:05am

SNAFU, I love that: SUGARPUTA!

[SNAFU]

Posted: 8/21/13 at 7:54am

Though you would, Carlos.

[suestorm]

Posted: 8/21/13 at 8:28am

""A few years ago I attended a breast cancer fundraiser at La Costa in California. It was do in conjunction with a women's tennis classic. There were about 500 in attendance. Sharapova arrived at t The bidding got to about $20,000.00. Sharapova won. She wrote a check for the puppy and then gave the puppy to the people who had been bidding against her. Yes, she can well afford it; but it was a lovely gesture. No one is perfect. To me her sins seem pretty minor.""

What a wonderful story DENTED thanks for sharing!!

[SNAFU]

Posted: 8/21/13 at 8:30am

speaking of which.