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Maria Sharapova was upset by 81st-ranked Jamea Jackson 6-4, 6-4 in the semifinals of the DFS Classic on Saturday, just the fourth loss in 37 matches on grass for the top-seeded Russian.
In her match against Jackson, Sharapova even received a code of conduct warning after her father, Yuri, gave her advice.
Sharapova, the 2004 Wimbledon champion, lost twice on grass in 2003 and once last year.
"Jamea served well and took the lead early and that kind of set the tone for the match," Sharapova said. "I dug a hole from the beginning and couldn't find a way out."
Sharapova was disappointed, but said her main goal is to be ready for Wimbledon.
"I have to look ahead. I am going to London and will start preparing for Wimbledon," she said. "I will be working hard and looking forward to playing my favorite Grand Slam."
Every great player, in every sport, loses a match. Look at Roger Federer; he doens't win all his matches. This is only Maria's second tournament since coming off her break, give her credit on that. When she wins Wimbledon, everyone of you who called her names will be back on her side, trust me. 
As always, Go Maria! Love, Billy. 
I believe in you! 
;)
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