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Sharapova hit by injury in Rome

by amyjudd | May 17, 2008 at 09:53 am | 147 views | add comment

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Maria Sharapova vs Dominika Cibulkova, Last Game 2R Rome 08

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Maria Sharapova has pulled out of the Italian Open semi-final after suffering a calf injury in a match against Jelena Jankovic.

The Russian, set to top the new WTA rankings on Monday, was due to face the Serb defending champion on Saturday.

She came through a tough match against Patty Schnyder late on Friday night in which she lost the first set but fought back to triumph 6-7 (3-7) 7-5 6-2.

Jankovic will meet either sixth seed Anna Chakvetadze or French qualifier Alize Cornet in Sunday's final.

Despite her pull-out,Sharapova's rise to number one in the rankings will still be confirmed following the surprise retirement of Justine Henin.

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May 17, 2008 at 09:53 am by amyjudd, 147 views, add comment

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