Intro:

World number two Maria Sharapova says she is in Melbourne, Australia, to win the title.

Script:

SOUNDBITE Maria Sharapova:

"Like I said, I wanted to start off well. I thought I did many things well. But, you know, I'm not going into next week throwing flowers at myself or anything. I'm starting from scratch. I'm hungry. I'm determined to do better. I lost in the fourth round here. That's not a result I want. I want to do much better. I'm here to try to win the title."

SOUNDBITE Maria Sharapova, World number 2

Q. Do you consider yourself the woman to beat for the title here?

"I'm sure I'm one of them, definitely. I mean, I'm No. 2 in the world. I've had a great season last year, winning a Grand Slam. I think there are a lot of players that have an opportunity to win this tournament, and I'm certainly one of them.