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Sharapova reaches Sony Open final for 5th time

Four-time runner-up Maria Sharapova advanced to another Key Biscayne final by beating Jelena Jankovic 6-2, 6-1 on Thursday at the Sony Open, while Andy Murray reached the semifinals of the men’s event. With a victory Saturday, the No. 3-seeded Sharapova would plug one of the few holes in her resume. She completed a career Grand Slam by winning the French Open last year but has never won the tournament near downtown Miami. “It would mean so much to me,” the Russian said. “I absolutely love this city.

Serena Williams reaches Miami final

Serena Williams, who is looking for her record sixth Miami title, rolled over defending champion Agnieszka Radwanska 6-0, 6-3 to reach the final of the Miami WTA hardcourt event on Thursday. The top-seeded Williams will face Russian Maria Sharapova, who cruised past Serbian Jelena Jankovic 6-2, 6-1 in the other semi-final.

Serena Williams vs Sharapova in Sony Open final

Maria Sharapova keeps drawing a different opponent in the Key Biscayne final, and has yet to find one she can beat. Now she’ll give it a try against Serena Williams. Sharapova, a four-time runner-up, earned another berth in the final by beating Jelena Jankovic 6-2, 6-1 Thursday at the Sony Open.

Williams, Sharapova to clash in Miami final

Five-time champion Serena Williams wasted no time booking her berth in the WTA Miami final by steamrolling Agnieszka Radwanska 6-0, 6-3 to set up a title clash with third seed Maria Sharapova. Russia’s Sharapova, a four-time runner up in Miami, was equally dominant as the newly-crowned Indian Wells winner hammered Jelena Jankovic 6-2, 6-1 in the other semi-final on Thursday. “Today my game wasn’t great but I had to keep trying,” Williams said. “I am excited because I am in the final. “My family and friends are here so I have to do well.

Serena wins 6th Miami title

International Sports Desk, Mar 30 (EFE).- American Serena Williams made history Saturday at the Sony Open, defeating Maria Sharapova 4-6, 6-3, 6-0 to become the first six-time winner of this Miami hard-court event. Her victory also prolonged the frustration of the Russian world No. 2, who lost her fifth final at this tournament and her 11th straight match against the American dating back to 2004. Sharapova swung away freely in the first set and avoided the doubles faults that frequently creep into her game.

Tennis: Sharapova, Serena pleased ahead of French Open

Maria Sharapova is pleased with the state of her game as she prepares to begin her clay-court preparations for defending the French Open title, even though the Russian star still has no title at Miami. World No. 2 Sharapova led by a set and a break before world No. 1 Serena Williams battled back, capturing the final 10 games on her way to a 4-6, 6-3, 6-0 victory in Saturday's WTA Miami hardcourt final.

Tennis: Williams beats Sharapova to win sixth Miami title

World No. 1 Serena Williams rallied to defeat world No. 2 Maria Sharapova 4-6, 6-3, 6-0 on Saturday in the WTA Miami final, winning the event for a record sixth time to claim her 48th career tour title. Williams, who had shared the all-time Miami women's title mark with Steffi Graf, won the last 10 games in adding to a trophy haul that included crowns in 2002, 2003, 2004, 2007 and 2008 and runner-up efforts in 1999 and 2009.

Tennis: Williams beats Sharapova to win sixth Miami title

World No. 1 Serena Williams rallied to defeat world No. 2 Maria Sharapova 4-6, 6-3, 6-0 on Saturday in the WTA Miami final, winning the event for a record sixth time to claim her 48th career tour title. Williams, who had shared the all-time Miami women's title mark with Steffi Graf, won the last 10 games in adding to a trophy haul that included crowns in 2002, 2003, 2004, 2007 and 2008 and runner-up efforts in 1999 and 2009. "It's so good to win number six," Williams said.

Tennis: Serena Williams captures record sixth Miami title

World No. 1 Serena Williams rallied to defeat world No. 2 Maria Sharapova 4-6, 6-3, 6-0 on Saturday in the WTA Miami final, winning the event for a record sixth time to claim her 48th career tour title. Williams, who had shared the all-time Miami women's title mark with Steffi Graf, won the last 10 games in adding to a trophy haul that included crowns in 2002, 2003, 2004, 2007 and 2008 and runner-up efforts in 1999 and 2009.

URGENT ¥¥¥ Tennis: Serena Williams captures record sixth Miami title

World No. 1 Serena Williams rallied to defeat world No. 2 Maria Sharapova 4-6, 6-3, 6-0 on Saturday in the WTA Miami final, winning the event for a record sixth time to claim her 48th career tour title. Williams, who had shared the all-time Miami women's title mark with Steffi Graf, won the last 10 games in adding to a trophy haul that included crowns in 2002, 2003, 2004, 2007 and 2008 and runner-up efforts in 1999 and 2009. js/gph
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