Sharapova one-ups water bottle flip challengers

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Sharapova one-ups water bottle flip challengers

In classic competitor fashion, the Russian added her own twist to

Published Feb 20, 2017

Maria Sharapova is the latest eager athlete to engage in the Bottle Flip Challenge. She explained that after 100 times, she was finally able to complete the flip, made significantly tougher by adding her racquet into the mix.

It seems her attempt is an Evian water promoted version of the original challenge, kicked off by recently signed ambassador Lucas Pouille:

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After world No. 2 Angelique Kerber nailed the Bottle Flip Challenge on her very first try, it was only a matter of time before other tennis pros would take on the internet sensation.

You've got to appreciate Sharapova's brutal honesty.

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The Russian is set to return to the tour on April 26 for Stuttgart's Porsche Tennis Grand Prix. She's been training hard, and wants everyone to know it.

Until April, Sharapova can focus on fine-tuning both her game and challenge skills.