In the final grass court grand slam on Saturday (07/02/2011), the fifth-seeded Sharapova will meet the Czech player, Petra Kvitova. "The Killer Queen" was qualified for the top party after winning 6-1, 3-6, 6-2 victory over fourth seed from Belarus, Victoria Azarenka.
Based on the record meeting, Sharapova winning 1-0, which occurred on hardcourt tournament in Memphis in 2010. At that time, Sharapova won 6-4, 6-3.
Sharapova victory in two straight sets is certainly quite surprising. In fact, before the match, Sharapova was worried after seeing the performance of 21-year-old player who is ranked 62 world.
Yes, Lisicki appears very intriguing that could reach the semi-finals. He conquered a number of top players, including 2007 finalist, Marion Bartoli, in the quarter-finals. Of their achievement, Lisicki immediately made headlines in German and English so she gets the title "New Steffi Graf", "Super Sat", and "Doris Becker".
However, when faced with Sharapova, Lisicki helpless. Hardware service weapons are easily muted Sharapova, who was behind 0-3 in the first set. Finally, Lisicki also have to give up Sharapova reached the final ticket, which is targeting a second title after winning Wimbledon in 2004.
"It's nice to be back to the Wimbledon final, after a long wait," said Sharapova after the game.
"I am very happy although it still feels not display the best game today," added the former world number one is.
"Being in the finals is a big achievement for me. However, I still felt I could do more than it is today."
Indeed, Sharapova's achievements in 2011 were promising after he suffered a poor season during 2010. Graph appearance continued to improve, including when it broke through the French Open semifinals last month, before the Chinese players eliminated, Li Na, who eventually became champions.
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