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Masha them began at Stanford, Williams expected collision 

Masha them began at Stanford, Williams expected collision

28.07.2011


Placed under â„– 2 in the main draw Maria Sharapova qualified for the quarterfinals of the tournament on hard courts at Stanford ($ 721,000).

The Russian had in three sets with Daniela Hantuchova (Slovakia) - 6:2, 2:6, 6:4, and the next round expected to supersblasak winner of 13 Grand Slams Serena Williams. However, this American will first have to beat Maria Kirilenko tonight.

Overall, Stanford surprises so far no. For the quarter more qualified set Agnieszka Radwanska (Poland) Marion Bartoli (France) and Dominika Cibulkova (Slovakia).

In his match this morning Sharapova recording 11 double errors, but after more than two hours of play found its way to victory.

"I started the match well, but in the second set something in the game I missed. I was a little worried at the beginning of the third part, but after you break everything fell into place, "said Sharapova.

"Serena and Kirilenko? Both lost in our last meetings. Against Serena Williams never leaves you time to take breath. She has not played for quite some time, but it remains a great champion and opponent. Do not forget that whatever happens at the end of the day it will have 13 Grand Slam titles, and I - 3. That says a lot, "said Sharapova.

"Kirilenko is also very dangerous rival. It is capable of playing great and has proven he can beat top 20 players, "said another leggy Russian.



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