Sharapova, Williams to Duel at Aussie Open Final
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Kamis, 29 Januari 2015 14:32 WIB
TEMPO.CO, Jakarta – Russian beauty Maria Sharapova has advanced to Australian Open Grand Slam final after defeating fellow Russian Ekaterina Makarova.
Playing at Rod Laver Arena, Melbourne, on Thursday, January 29, Sharapova won by 6-3, 6-2.
In the final, Masha is to face Serena Williams, who defeated 19-year-old Madison Keys in the other semifinal by 7-6 (5), 6-2.
Madison Keys has been dubbed as Williams' sister killer, given her impressive performance against Venus Williams.
Serena Williams, an 18-time major winner, is back in the final here for the first time since winning her fifth Australian title in 2010.
A place in the final also ensured Williams retaining the top ranking, regardless of the outcome against No. 2 Sharapova.
AP | NURDIN