Maria Sharapova after defeating Dominika Cibulkova (AP Photo)
Maria Sharapova has not been unstoppable at Wimbledon 2011. Gorgeous tennis player from Russia ensured a ticket to the semifinals after defeating Dominika Cibulkova 6-1 and 6-1, Tuesday, June 28, 2011 night.
Playing on Centre Court, Wimbledon, England, Sharapova had no trouble to beat Cibulkova. This is the first time Sharapova went into Wimbledon semifinals since 2006.
Sharapova easy victory over fifth-seeded Cibulkova make it increasingly favored to win Wimbledon. Sharapova, who has not dropped a set at Wimbledon this time, the more confident stare semifinals.
Sharapova in the semis will play Germany's Sabine Lisicki, who stepped into the semifinals for the first time Grand Slam by defeating Marion Bartoli 6-4, 6-7 (4) and 6-1. Although more favored, but reluctant to underestimate Sharapova Lisicki.
"I've not reached the semifinals, so this is a good opportunity for me. (Lisicki) is a player who is in high confidence and play with the good. It will be a tough game, but I can not wait to do it," said Sharapova as reported AP.
After the fall of the Williams sisters, Serena and Venus, Sharapova became a strong candidate Wimbledon champion.
"Can you step into the semifinals was a bonus for me. It could come back to this position after a long injury, I was pretty excited to be returning to the field. But, the tournament is not over," said Sharapova. • VIVAnews
Easy win, Sharapova to Semifinal
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