Sharapova wins marathon in Istanbul
26 Oct 2012 5:46 AM IST
Russia’s Maria Sharapova advanced to the semifinals of the WTA Tour Championships here after coming back from a set down to beat Agnieszka Radwanska in a three-hour battle.
World No.2 Sharapova won 5-7, 7-5, 7-5 on Wednesday to face Serena Williams in the semis of the $4.9 million season-ending event after overcoming Italy’s Sara Errani in her opener.
‘I’m happy to get to that stage - the goal is always to get out of your group. I was injured last year and didn’t play very well so to be in the semifinals this year makes me very proud, and especially given the way I fought tonight,’ Sharapova said.
Radwanska, playing in her second WTA Tour Championships, grabbed the first set with a late break.
But Sharapova, surged back to make decisive breaks with the score at 5-5 in the next two sets, finishing off her opponent with her seventh ace of the match.
Sharapova is now at the top of the white group and yet to face Australia’s Sam Stosur, who replaced the ill Petra Kvitova.
Radwanska must beat Sara Errani to stay in the competition.
World No.2 Sharapova won 5-7, 7-5, 7-5 on Wednesday to face Serena Williams in the semis of the $4.9 million season-ending event after overcoming Italy’s Sara Errani in her opener.
‘I’m happy to get to that stage - the goal is always to get out of your group. I was injured last year and didn’t play very well so to be in the semifinals this year makes me very proud, and especially given the way I fought tonight,’ Sharapova said.
Radwanska, playing in her second WTA Tour Championships, grabbed the first set with a late break.
But Sharapova, surged back to make decisive breaks with the score at 5-5 in the next two sets, finishing off her opponent with her seventh ace of the match.
Sharapova is now at the top of the white group and yet to face Australia’s Sam Stosur, who replaced the ill Petra Kvitova.
Radwanska must beat Sara Errani to stay in the competition.
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