Maria Sharapova survives Australian Open scare! Saving 2 match points, rallying from 1-4 in 3rd set--> http://wtatenn.is/JC9PKu (via ESPN Tennis) | WTA

Maria Sharapova played in the most COMPETITIVE era of women's tennis and still managed to create a legendary career that stands completely on its own! While most conversations about women's tennis from her generation focus on the Williams sisters' dominance - and rightfully so, they're among the greatest athletes in history - Maria's story often gets overlooked, and that's a massive mistake. She competed against players who were physically superior, had more natural athleticism, and dominated th