Serena beats Sharapova to reach semi-finals

Serena beats Sharapova to reach semi-finals

Serena beats Sharapova to reach semi-finals

MELBOURNE: Reigning champion Serena Williams sloped up the force in the second set to vanquish fifth seed Maria Sharapova for the eighteenth match in succession and achieve the semi-finals of the Australian Open with a 6-4 6-1 triumph on Tuesday. Serena beats Sharapova to reach semi-finals Serena beats Sharapova to reach semi-finals Serena beats Sharapova to reach semi-finals

Sharapova softened the world number one up the main amusement and mounted a solid test in the opening set yet shriveled in the second to augment a losing record that does a reversal 12 years. 

 Serena beats Sharapova to reach semi-finals

Williams said the Russian draws out the best in her. 

"When I play her, I know naturally I need to venture up my diversion," Williams said. "I feel that improves me play. When I'm compelled to play better, I do well."  Serena beats Sharapova to reach semi-finals

The inlet in the middle of Williams and Sharapova, a previous number one and five-times stupendous pummel champion, says a lot about the parity of force in the ladies' amusement.  Serena beats Sharapova to reach semi-finals

Williams has achieved the last four at Melbourne Park on six past events and gone ahead to win the title without fail. Serena beats Sharapova to reach semi-finals

On Tuesday's proof, it would seem that just sickness or damage can keep the 34-year-old from rehashing the accomplishment and adding a 22nd noteworthy title to her accumulation. 

The American, who came into the competition following a four-month cutback, twice had treatment for "nourishment harming issues" amid breaks in the 92-minute rematch of a year ago's last. 

Sharapova gave back her initial break with two twofold blames in diversion four yet began the match well and offered a certifiable test in the 55-minute opening stanza. 

The Russian indicated character to storm again from 0-40 down to hold serve for 4-4 and was everywhere on Williams' serve in the following diversion, the American shouting "C'mon!" on progressive focuses as she at long last held. 

The match turned on the following diversion when Sharapova battled off three set focuses notwithstanding neglecting to get her first serve in before Williams changed over the fourth after a long rally with a volley at the net. 

Sharapova had terminated 21 pros in her fourth round match however oversaw only seven against Williams. 

"I think in case you're serving perhaps 180 (kph) against another person contrasted with Serena, that is an expert," said the 28-year-old. 

"Against Serena, as we all know, the arrival is one of her extraordinary qualities. She's exceptionally touchy. She remains entirely near to the gauge. 

"She cuts the ball early. She doesn't give you numerous points." Serena beats Sharapova to reach semi-finals

Williams has a 8-0 record against her semi-last rival Agnieszka Radwanska, who as the fourth seed is the most elevated positioned challenger staying in the draw. 

"Nothing's ensured in games," said Williams. "Despite everything I need to win two matches against possibly two greatly intense rivals."

Serena beats Sharapova to reach semi-finals