Sharapova storms into final
AFP, Seoul
Russia's Maria Sharapova, women's singles winner at Wimbledon this year, routed Anne Kremer of Luxembourg Saturday to advance to the final of the Korea Open WTA tournament here. The 17-year-old tennis siren needed only 23 minutes to take the first set 6-0 and another 24 minutes to take the second 6-2. Sharapova combined explosive serves with razor-sharp strokes, displaying dazzling speed and power. She took advantage of her 183-centimetre (six-feet) height and her power to hammer in five aces during the match. "I think I easily won the semifinal because of my good condition" Sharapova said. "Kremer couldn't keep up with me today." Sharapova said she expects to win Sunday's final, where she will face Poland's Marta Domachowska, who defeated Abigail Spears of the United States 7-6, 6-1.
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Russian star Maria Sharapova reaches for a return in her semifinal against Anne Kremer of Luxembourg in the Korean Open in Seoul yesterday. The Wimbledon champion won 6-0, 6-2. PHOTO: AFP |
