2012-01-25-Maria Sharapova will play Petra Kvitova in the semi-finals of the Australian Open. Maria is mounting a comeback on the tour as she has her eyes set on reaching the first grand Slam final of the year.

Maria Yuryevna Sharap-ova (Russian: Мари́я Ю́рьевна Шара́пова​ , Mariya Yur'evna Shara'pova [pronounced Ma-REE-ya YU-rye-vna Sha-RA-po-va]; born 19 April 1987) is a former World No. 1 Russian professional tennis player and three time Grand Slam singles champion.As of September 14, 2009, she is ranked World No. 27.

Name: Maria Yuryevna Sharapova
Date of Birth: April 19, 1987
Birthplace: Nyagan, Russia (Siberian Region)
Residence: Bradenton, Florida, USA
Nationality: Russian
Height: 6'2
Weight: 130 lbs. (59 kg)
Plays: Right-handed
Clothing: Nike
Racquet: Prince

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At the 2010 U.S. Open, Maria defeated Australian Jarmila Groth 4-6, 6-3, 6-1 in the first round. She faced Iveta Benesova in the second round and won 6-1, 6-2. She defeated American wildcard Beatrice Capra 6-0, 6-0 in the third round. This was Maria's second career double bagel. Her first double bagel was against Bethanie Mattek-Sands a few years ago. She will face top seed Caroline Wozniacki in the round of 16. They have played twice before and maria leads the series 2-0. They played earlier this year at the Hong Kong Tennis Classic, an exhibition, with Maria winning 7-5 6-3.

 top- ranked women Justine Henin and Maria Sharapova are tied at one set each after play was halted because of darkness.

Roland Garros Round 3: Justine Henin vs. Maria Sharapova (suspended)
	Justine Henin (22)    6  3        Maria Sharapova (12)    2  6

, SerenaWilliams overcame sickness to defeat the 29th-ranked Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova of Russia 6-1, 1-6, 6-2 at Court Philippe Chatrier