Sharapova reaches Indian Wells semi-finals

INDIAN WELLS, California – Second-seeded Russian Maria Sharapova reached the semi-finals of the Indian Wells ATP Masters and WTA tournament on Wednesday with a 7-6 (8/6), 6-2 victory over Sara Errani.

In a rematch of last year’s French Open final, Sharapova again emerged triumphant, setting up a meeting with Russian Maria Kirilenko for a place in Sunday’s final.

Kirilenko advanced with a 4-6, 6-4, 6-3 victory over fifth-seeded Czech Petra Kvitova.