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OWEN HUMPHREYS Associated Press Maria Sharapova, the 2004 Wimbledon champion, lost to Gisela Dulko of Argentina. WIMBLEDON, England – Give Maria Sharapova credit for honesty. Before Wimbledon began, she acknowledged that a recent comeback from shoulder surgery made it too much to ask for her to contend seriously for a second title at the All England Club. Sharapova was right: She didn't even make it out of the second round. Playing poorly at the start and finish Wednesday, the 2004 Wimbledon champion lost 6-2, 3-6, 6-4 to 45th-ranked Gisela Dulko of Argentina. "Losses are tough – more here than at any other tournament," said Sharapova, who double-faulted seven times in the final set. "I would have liked to have a longer season before coming here." With easy victories for past champions Serena Williams and Roger Federer,... [read full story]
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