Serena Williams Beats Maria Sharapova in Australian Open Final
Top-ranked Serena Williams won her 19th Grand Slam singles title, defeating No. 2 Maria Sharapova, 6-3, 7-6 (5), on Saturday in the final of the Australian Open. Williams, 33, beat…
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Maria Sharapova vs. Serena Williams: A One-Sided Rivalry
On Tennis By CHRISTOPHER CLAREY MELBOURNE, Australia — The un-rivalry is back with Maria Sharapova facing Serena Williams in the Australian Open final. It will be their 19th meeting, and…
Maria Sharapova Breezes Past Compatriot to Reach Final
MELBOURNE, Australia — As it turned out, an Australian Open semifinal was not Maria Sharapova’s toughest all-Russian match in Melbourne this year. That came in the second round, when she…
Sharapova Romps Into Australian Open Semifinals
MELBOURNE, Australia — After some unflinching words from her family, Maria Sharapova has been relentless on her opponents. Sharapova, seeded second at the Australian Open, advanced to the semifinals here…
Australian Open: Serena Williams clicks into gear
Zvonareva was still a heavy underdog Thursday and playing without pressure, built up three set points on the Williams serve at 5-3 in the first set. Trouble for the world…
Australian Open: Maria Sharapova survives major scare
Sharapova needed to save two match points before finally overcoming compatriot Alexandra Panova 6-1 4-6 7-5 in similarly steamythough it wasn’t as warm as last yearconditions. Sharapova struck 43 unforced…