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Maria Sharapova (AP)

 

Cape Town - If you don't know the name Grigor Dimitrov now, you will soon.

According to The Post Game website, the 21-year-old Bulgarian is fast rising up the ranks of the tennis hierarchy.

Nicknamed "Baby Federer" for a playing style that emulates tennis legend Roger Federer, Dimitrov is currently ranked inside the Top 50 in the latest ATP Tour rankings.

And just as important (for Dimitrov's name recognition, at least), he is now dating Maria Sharapova.

Speculation has been building since the couple was photographed together last month in Milan, and this weekend ESPN's Darren Rovell confirmed the relationship on Twitter, tweeting: Maria Sharapova is off the market again (Ou Hakwa' s last hope gone!) Got confirmation she's dating Bulgarian tennis player, 21-year-old Grigor Dimitrov.

Dimitrov has earned comparisons to Federer for his fluid strokes and his one-handed backhand. He has also been mentored by Federer's former coach, Peter Lundgren.
 

Neither Sharapova nor Dimitrov responded to questions about their rumored relationship.

"I don't discuss my private life," Dimitrov said after losing to Andy Murray in final of the Brisbane International tournament on Sunday.

Sorry but the one handed back hand is fast becoming a relic of the past. Federer made a big mistake in not mastering the double fisted backhand which is in any event easier to play. Saw Gasquet the other day (one of best single handed backhands in world tennis) being out gunned by Davydenko's double fisted backhand)

Beeno

I have seen Dimitrov playing a number of games and he is a rising star alright.   However - if he wants to play the  bed stakes with Sharapova - that is one hell of a different issue.   Pinnig somebody between those leggs - could be deadly and back problems could be possible.   However, the youngster shoiuld give maximum satisfation to madame Legs and Tits Sharapova.     

Mike lets keep this unreproachablea as many young and even juvenile eyes read these thread (poieee etc)

I do think Sharapova needs an older man but not ou Hakwa who is delusional even if not from old age).

Looking forward to the Oz open.  A test of heat endurane as much as skill. Can any women beat Serena. In the mens its a three horse race.