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Whom did Maria Sharapova defeat to win the title in 2004??

  1. Venus Williams

  2. Serena Williams

  3. Justin Henin Hardinne

  4. Amelie Mauresmo
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Explanation

Maria Sharapova defeated Serena Williams 6-1, 6-4 in the 2004 Wimbledon final to win her first Grand Slam title at age 17. This was a major upset as Serena was the defending champion and heavy favorite. This victory launched Sharapova's career as one of tennis's biggest stars. Justine Henin, Amélie Mauresmo, and Venus Williams were all top players but weren't Sharapova's 2004 Wimbledon final opponent.

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