Sofia : Maria stopped by an upper respiratory illness

November 2nd, 2012

Qatar Airways Tournament of Champions

Sofia, BUL
October 30-November 4, 2012
WTA International – $750,000

Singles
Sredets group
Maria Kirilenko (RUS)
Nadia Petrova (RUS)
Tsvetana Pironkova (BUL)
Jie Zheng (CHN)

Maria Kirilenko (RUS) defeated Tsvetana Pironkova (BUL) : 6-1, 6-4
« I had never played against Tsvetana before. I saw a couple of games when she played yesterday, but it’s always different just seeing the player and actually playing them. I decided to just see how it went the first couple of games, and then figure out what to do from there. I did everything right in the first set, I think. Everything was tighter in the second set, but that’s normal, and I’m happy I could finish it in straight sets. »

Nadia Petrova (RUS) def. Maria Kirilenko (RUS) : 3-6, 7-6(4), 6-3
« I’m very sorry that I cannot continue to play my matches here at the Qatar Airways Tournament Of Champions Sofia. It was such an honor to receive the wildcard and I just want to thank Tournament Director Stefan Tzvetkov for giving me the chance to compete here in Sofia. Unfortunately with this illness (upper respiratory illness) I can’t finish the tournament as I’d have wished, but I’ve really enjoyed my time in Bulgaria and hope to be back. »

>>> Singles results, click here

Maria 23th at the WTA ranking
Video : Women's Health photo shoot in Beijing
Video interview of Maria after Fed Cup

17 comments on “Sofia : Maria stopped by an upper respiratory illness

  1. Play well Maria and and be the champion.You can do it Maria.My good wishes is with you. From-Chandi das,cuttack-8,odisha,india

  2. Please, Please, Maria win the singles championship this year
    I hope to play in the spirit that played out in the olympics and Istanbul’s doubles
    I hope to overcome all opponents and reach the final match gets the title before the end of the season 2012
    And I hope that in 2013 Happy New Year to you and check everything you want
    Regards .. You butterfly tennis;)

  3. I hope to win the day on your girlfriend Nadia ;)
    And I hope that keeps your progress and spirit power that you have
    And be your goal this time to get the singles championship
    Greetings Masha :)

  4. Why did you do this?! :(
    You have the opportunity to win the match
    But donated win Ndaya
    I hope I’m getting better in the next game and advance to the role of the semi-final in front of you might be easy match
    Do what you can .. I hope you win
    Greetings Masha :)

  5. A very large loss to withdraw from the tournament: (
    Tournament does not become beautiful without Maria
    I hope you recover from the disease .. You have to speed up treatment and return to your fans quickly and shared championships in 2013
    I am very sad for you .. I was hoping to qualify for the semi-finals and participate in the final and be crowned champion of this tournament
    Will invite you to Maria that is recovering quickly most beautiful women in the world
    You butterfly tennis
    Kisses Masha :)

  6. so sori you had to pull out kiri love you and look after yourself hope to see your gorgoues face soon xxx

  7. I hope to recover quickly and that you return
    And I hope that you include your fans you
    Unconscious with great sadness and concern you
    Wishing you Balhh and wellness always :)

  8. Maria, you were so close to beating Nadia. But you’ve had a great year – easily one of the best – if not the best of all. You’ve earned a well-deserved vacation.

  9. I hope that cures the disease and return in the season of 2013 in the strongest that we get tournaments and Alalqat and advancing in the ranks
    Greetings my butterfly tennis championship not be beautiful without Masha :)

  10. Hope you feel better soon Maria.
    You have played some great tennis this year.
    Have a rest and a good holiday!

  11. Hi Maria,
    I am so happy to see you in Sofia. You are my favorite tennis player. I thing you are most beautiful tennis player in the world. Thank you for your autograph, but when you sign my tennis ball you forgot to return me the marker. :) :) :)
    I hope to see you on day face to face. :)