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Nicola Pietrangeli, Yannick Noah, Maria Sharapova of Russia, Na Li of China and Mary Pierce pose for photos after the final match during day nine of the Internazionali BNL d’Italia 2012 at the Foro Italico Tennis Centre in Rome, Italy. Sharapova celebrated after defeating Na Li of China during their final match — Must be a good after-party if Yannick is there. -TO
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