1/WC Li Na vs 2 Maria Sharapova - H2H: 1-5
Li Na's only win came the last time they played - here in the semis last year.
They are 1-1 on grass - this is their 3rd meeting in Birmingham.
Li Na is looking for her 1st title of '10 - she hasn't won since Gold Coast in '08.
Maria is looking for her 3rd in '10 - to add to Memphis & Strausburg.
So, Maria is playing well at these smaller tournaments. Matter of time 'til...
Just keep her in mind at Wimbledon is all I'm suggesting.
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Semifinal Results
1/WC Li Na d Aravane Rezai - 61 36 63
At least Rezai won't be able to wear that uggg gold dress at Wimbledon.
2 Maria Sharapova d Alison Riske - 62 46 61
Hi Riske! A new American to get excited about? Wouldn't that be nice.
Photo: Sharapova - Getty Images
Well done Maria for getting through to the final. I was a little surprised that she took 3 sets to beat such a low ranking opponent.
Posted by: Dave from Tennis DVDs | 06/13/2010 at 01:45 AM
WHY!!!! Why do we have a final between two man that aren't even that well known showing on two sat channels but they can't show the final of the ladies? What makes them think that only mens tennis is worth watching? Grrrr
Posted by: Trace the Ace | 06/13/2010 at 02:43 AM