Sharapova and Kirilenko to clash in the semifinal

They have the same name, they are both Russian, they are very good looking and damn strong. Maria Sharapova and Maria Kirilenko will fight for a place in the 2013 Indian Wells final.

Sharapova

It took 2 hours for Maria Sharapva to defeat an inspired Errani that broke the Russian straight away in the first game (well Maria helped a lot with a couple of double faults). Eventually Sara dropped the service in the following game to then squander a set point in the tie break. From that moment it was just about Sharapova that after winning the breaker at 6, she won the second set 6-2.

I’m giving myself an opportunity to be back in the final, and hopefully I will go farther this time,” commented Sharapova.

 

Kirilenko

The “other Maria” had a much togher life with Petra Kvitova to win in 3 tough sets. Petra Kvitova definitely helped by committing a whopping 13double faults on 14 service games. The Czech conceded 15 break points to save 10 of them.

 

The Semifinal

Head to head is 4-2 for Sharapova that defeated Kirilenko in the quarterfinals last year in Indian Wells 3-6 7-5 6-2.

2013 WTA Indian Wells - Draw