Two-time defending champion Maria Sharapova has withdrawn before her Italian Open quarterfinal match against seventh-seeded Sara Errani because of an illness. The announcement
her 21st consecutive win, matching the best streak of her career. In the other half of the draw, second-seeded Maria Sharapova swept aside No. 16 Sloane Stephens — the American who reached the Australian Open semifinals — 6-2, 6-1. Nadal
Williams said. ''I feel great - never felt better.'' In the other half of the draw, two-time defending champion Maria Sharapova withdrew before her quarterfinal match against seventh-seeded Sara Errani due to illness. In men's play, 36th-ranked
women's win streak in the Open Era at 74 matches in 1984. In the other half of the draw, two-time defending champion Maria Sharapova withdrew before her quarterfinal against seventh-seeded Sara Errani due to illness. In other men's action, 36th-ranked
Updated Apr 27, 2013 7:10 AM ET STUTTGART, Germany (AP) Top-seeded Maria Sharapova got through another tough test in outlasting Ana Ivanovic 7-5, 4-6, 6-4 on Friday to advance to the semifinals of the Porsche
in the game? Check out these wives and girlfriends . Elsewhere at the Foro Italico, two-time defending champion Maria Sharapova eased past Spanish qualifier Garbine Muguruza 6-2, 6-2. Also, rising Polish player Jerzy Janowicz upset eighth-seeded
MADRID (AP) Defending champion Serena Williams beat Maria Sharapova 6-1, 6-4 in the final of the Madrid Open Sunday ..... a 3-1 advantage. MORE MARIA Can't get enough Maria Sharapova ? We don't blame you. Check out these photos
6-4, 7-6 (6). ''Clearly the favorite for this tournament is Nadal,'' Federer said. Serena Williams and Maria Sharapova - the top two seeded women - also reached the quarters in straight sets. Last year, Federer didn't let the slick
tendinitis in his left knee that sidelined him for seven months. Earlier, defending champion Serena Williams beat Maria Sharapova 6-1, 6-4 in the women's final to both retain her No. 1 ranking and collect her 50th career title.
top-ranked Serena Williams struggled past Anabel Medina Garrigues 6-3, 0-6, 7-5, and second-seeded Maria Sharapova joined her in the semifinals after easing by Kaia Kanepi of Estonia 6-2, 6-4. Nadal has won four titles this