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  • Country: CHN
  • Rank: 9
  • Points: 2352
VS
  • Country: RUS
  • Rank: 2
  • Points: 2564
Na Li  
1 6 4 6
2 4 6 7
Maria Sharapova  

In a dramatic match which saw some scintillating tennis and some fairly mediocre tennis as well, World No. 2 Maria Sharapova came out on top in three topsy-turvy sets. The Russian dropped the first set and was 4-0 down before she came back to take 8 games in a row and hold a 2-0 advantage in the third. That however, served as a wake-up call for the Chinese French Open champion who then came back from 4-1 down to be the first to reach Championship point in the twelfth game of set 3. The tide however turned for one final time as Sharapova saved that point and pushed the match into a tie break. After a brief rain delay as the players came out, the Russian picked up from where she left and won the match 4-6,6-4,7-6(5).

Aaron shouted for Sharapova: Congrats, Maria!!!

Owais.Awan started supporting Sharapova

Served By: N Li Won By: Sharapova
Li - Sharapova    6 - 4    4 - 6    6 - 7   
Game
N Li to M Sharapova : IN, Winner: Sharapova!!! Quick serve pointed at T, Sharapova works a forehand return, good rally, Li over-hits a backhand in the rally.
6
5
M Sharapova to N Li : IN, Winner: Sharapova!!! Sharapova goes for a out-wide serve, Li crafts a forehand return, couple of shots exchanged, Li goes for a forehand down the line but catches the net.
5
5
M Sharapova to N Li : IN, Winner: Li!!! Sharapova serves a high kick serve, Li puts back a forehand return, brief rally, Sharapova struggles to keep a cross-court forehand in a rally.
4
5
N Li to M Sharapova : IN, Winner: Sharapova!!! Fine serve placed at T, Sharapova returns a quick forehand return, long rally, Li hits a forehand down the line but fails to keep it inside the court.
4
4
N Li to M Sharapova : IN, Winner: Li!!! Quick out-wide serve, Sharapova return goes wayward.
4
3
M Sharapova to N Li : IN, Winner: Li!!! Sharapova goes for a out-wide serve, Li delivers a backhand return, couple of shots exchanged, Sharapova hits a forehand down the line but fails to clear the net.
4
2
M Sharapova to N Li : IN, Winner: Sharapova!!! High kick serve, Li fails to control it.
2
3
N Li to M Sharapova : IN, Winner: Li!!! Li arrows a bodyline serve, Sharapova struggles with it.
1
3
N Li to M Sharapova : IN, Winner: Li!!! Good serve aimed at T, Sharapova only reaches to it.
3
0
M Sharapova to N Li : IN, Winner: Sharapova!!! Slice serve, Li has no answer to it.
2
0
M Sharapova to N Li : IN, Winner: Sharapova!!! Out-wide serve, Li return goes wide off the court.
0
1
N Li to M Sharapova : IN, Winner: Sharapova!!! Double Fault.

Players arrive on the court and start warming up before restarting the match! 

We can expect the match to restart between 15 minutes. Stay tuned for further updates. 

The rain has stopped and they are taking off the covers. 

Here comes the rain and the match has been stopped. Both players headed towards the locker-room. 

And, here we are in a tie-breaker here. It would be a fitting end to this duel here! 

maryjaneq07 shouted for Sharapova: maria c'mom, play well n gain another rome title

maryjaneq07 shouted for Sharapova: maria c'mom, play well n gain another rome title

Hellovagirl shouted for Li: U should be holding the trophy already Li. Don't waste another match point.

Aaron shouted for Sharapova: C'mon, Maria you can win this!!

jess_bermudez shouted for Sharapova: Don't give this away Maria!

tennisity shouted for Sharapova: C'mon, Maria!! GUT IT OUT!!!

maryjaneq07 shouted for Sharapova: Sharapova, just give your best, u can do this

zdasfaafsdf shouted for Li: Cmon yr finish this dammit match wanna see nadal and djoko.!!

jess_bermudez , tennisity , Aaron , maryjaneq07 and Owais.Awan started supporting Sharapova

Served By: M Sharapova Won By: Sharapova
Li - Sharapova    6 - 4    4 - 6    6 - 6   
Game
IN, Winner: Sharapova!!! Sharapova hits a flat serve at T, Li struggles to put it back.
A
40
IN, Winner: Sharapova!!! Sharapova serves a good one, Li works a forehand return, good rally, Sharapova hits a backhand winner down the line.
Deuce
IN, Winner: Li!!! Double Fault.
 
Fault. First Fault.
A
40
IN, Winner: Sharapova!!! Good serve in the middle, Li works a backhand return, short rally, Li struggles to keep a cross-court backhand in a rally.
Deuce
IN, Winner: Sharapova!!! Good serve sent at T, Li delivers a forehand return, extended rally, well contensted rally, Sharapova flashes a forehand cross-court winner.
40
A
IN, Winner: Li!!! Quick serve, Li returns a forehand return, couple of shots exchanged, Sharapova cross-court forehand finds the net in the middle.
Deuce
IN, Winner: Li!!! Fine serve, Li works a forehand return, lengthy exchange between the players, intense rally, Sharapova sends a forehand outside the court.
 
Fault. First Fault.
A
40
IN, Winner: Sharapova!!! Slice serve, Li has no answer to it.
Deuce
IN, Winner: Li!!! Fine serve placed at T, Li returns a quick forehand return, rally Sharapova fails to keep a cross-court forehand in the play.
40
30
IN, Winner: Sharapova!!! Slice serve, Li fails to put it back. Li delivers a forehand return, lengthy exchange between the players, intense rally, Sharapova hits a forehand cross-court winner.
30
30
IN, Winner: Sharapova!!! Flat serve aimed at T, Li returns a forehand return, short rally, Li hits a forehand down the line but fails to keep it inside the court.
15
30
IN, Winner: Li!!! Sharapova aims a bodyline serve, Li crafts a backhand return, good rally, Sharapova cross-court backhand lands at the net.
 
Fault. First Fault.
15
15
IN, Winner: Li!!! Huge serve guided at T, Li puts back a forehand return, rally Sharapova cross-court forehand finds the net in the middle.
 
Fault. First Fault.
15
0
IN, Winner: Sharapova!!! Sharp angled slice serve, Li only reaches to it.

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Li does well to fend off the charge of Sharapova and keeps her nose in front. Fine serving under pressure from Li. And, now, Sharapova will serve to take this battle into a tie-breaker.

Served By: N Li Won By: Li
Li - Sharapova    6 - 4    4 - 6    6 - 5   
Game
IN, Winner: Li!!! Flat serve aimed at T, Sharapova returns a forehand return, huge rally, hard fought rally, Sharapova cross-court backhand lands out-side the court.
A
40
IN, Winner: Li!!! Fine serve, forehand return from Sharapova catches the net.
Deuce
IN, Winner: Li!!! Li produces a bodyline serve, Sharapova crafts a forehand return, rally Li thumps a forehand winner down the line.
 
Fault. First Fault.
30
40
IN, Winner: Sharapova!!! Quick serve, Sharapova returns a quick forehand return, couple of shots exchanged, Li fails to keep a cross-court forehand in the play.
30
30
IN, Winner: Li!!! Li serves a high kick serve, Sharapova crafts a backhand return, brief rally, Sharapova cross-court backhand is not able to clear the net.
15
30
IN, Winner: Li!!! Flat serve aimed at T, Sharapova works a backhand return, short rally.
0
30
IN, Winner: Sharapova!!! Li serves a good one, Sharapova delivers a backhand return, good rally, Sharapova slaps a forehand winner down the line.
0
15
IN, Winner: Sharapova!!! Quick serve, Sharapova crafts a forehand return, couple of shots exchanged, Li cross-court forehand fails to land inside the court.

An easy hold for Sharapova and its 5-5, final set. Are we heading towards a tie-breaker here. Well, that would be a fitting end to this duel! 

Served By: M Sharapova Won By: Sharapova
Li - Sharapova    6 - 4    4 - 6    5 - 5   
Game
IN, Winner: Sharapova!!! Fine serve, Li puts back a forehand return, brief rally, Li goes for a forehand down the line but misses the target.
 
Fault. First Fault.
40
15
IN, Winner: Li!!! Sharapova aims a high kick serve, Li works a backhand return, rally Sharapova sends a backhand into the net.
 
Fault. First Fault.
40
0
IN, Winner: Sharapova!!! Fine serve, Li works a forehand return, brief rally, Sharapova hits a forehand cross-court winner.
30
0
IN, Winner: Sharapova!!! Heavy serve aimed at T, Li crafts a forehand return, short rally, Li dumps a backhand into the net.
15
0
IN, Winner: Sharapova!!! Nice serve by Sharapova, Li faces difficulty in returning it.

No half measures from Li - as she does just right to nudge ahead at this crucial juncture of the final set. Fine serving at this stage of the match. And, now Sharapova will serve to stay alive in this contest! Another remarkable turnaround here. 

Served By: N Li Won By: Li
Li - Sharapova    6 - 4    4 - 6    5 - 4   
Game
IN, Winner: Li!!! Li aims a bodyline serve, Sharapova returns a quick forehand return, couple of shots exchanged, Sharapova fails to keep a cross-court forehand in the play.
40
15
IN, Winner: Li!!! Good serve sent at T, forehand return from Sharapova goes into the net.
30
15
IN, Winner: Li!!! Li hits a flat serve at T, Sharapova struggles to put it back.
15
15
IN, Winner: Li!!! Li aims a high kick serve, Sharapova returns a quick backhand return, good rally, Sharapova cross-court forehand lands out-side the court.
15
0
IN, Winner: Li!!! Heavy serve aimed at T, Sharapova crafts a backhand return, couple of shots exchanged, Sharapova cross-court backhand is not able to clear the net.

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This contest is far from over! Once again just when it looked that Sharapova would run away with this contest - Li crawled back into the contest and equalized the proceedings at 4-4. Tremendous contest is on! 

Served By: M Sharapova Won By: Li
Li - Sharapova    6 - 4    4 - 6    4 - 4   
Game
IN, Winner: Li!!! Fine serve, Li puts back a forehand return, brief rally, Sharapova cross-court backhand catches the net.
15
40
IN, Winner: Li!!! High kick serve, Li delivers a backhand return, short rally, Sharapova cross-court fails to clear the net in the middle.
15
30
IN, Winner: Li!!! Good serve sent at T, Li returns a backhand return, good rally, Sharapova goes for a forehand down the line but misses the target.
 
Fault. First Fault.
15
15
IN, Winner: Sharapova!!! Mighty serve. ACE !!!
0
15
IN, Winner: Li!!! Good serve in the middle, Li crafts a forehand return, short rally, Sharapova forehand goes outside the court.

Li holds on and reduces the gap! Sharapova looks very upset as she once again makes mistakes and then Li's probing serve allows her to hold on to - a crucial service game here. Its 3-4, final set. 

Served By: N Li Won By: Li
Li - Sharapova    6 - 4    4 - 6    3 - 4   
Game
IN, Winner: Li!!! Good serve aimed at T, Sharapova only reaches to it.
40
30
IN, Winner: Sharapova!!! Fine serve placed at T, Sharapova returns a backhand return, couple of shots exchanged, Sharapova blasts a forehand winner down the line.
40
15
IN, Winner: Li!!! Li serves a high kick serve, Sharapova returns a quick backhand return, brief rally, Li smacks a forehand winner down the line.
30
15
IN, Winner: Li!!! Flat serve aimed at T, Sharapova crafts a backhand return, short rally, Sharapova backhand fails to clear the net.
15
15
IN, Winner: Sharapova!!! Quick serve pointed at T, Sharapova works a forehand return, good rally, Li nets a forehand down the line.
15
0
IN, Winner: Li!!! Quick serve, Sharapova crafts a forehand return, couple of shots exchanged, Sharapova pulls a backhand cross-court wide of the court.

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Here comes another twist in the tale. Li breaks back and makes her presence felt - a poor service game from Sharapova and she allows Li to crawl back into this contest. But, can Li make it count? Its 2-4 final set. 

Served By: M Sharapova Won By: Li
Li - Sharapova    6 - 4    4 - 6    2 - 4   
Game
IN, Winner: Li!!! Fine serve, Li puts back a forehand return, brief rally, Sharapova hits a backhand straight into the net.
 
Fault. First Fault.
40
A
IN, Winner: Li!!! Double Fault.
 
Fault. First Fault.
Deuce
IN, Winner: Li!!! Quick serve pointed at T, Li works a forehand return, brief rally, Sharapova backhand lands at the net in the middle.
40
30
IN, Winner: Li!!! Heavy serve aimed at T, Li returns a backhand return, short rally, Li hits a forehand cross-court winner.
40
15
IN, Winner: Sharapova!!! Good serve aimed at T, Li only reaches to it.
30
15
IN, Winner: Sharapova!!! Quick serve, Li returns a quick forehand return, couple of shots exchanged, Sharapova blasts a forehand winner down the line.
15
15
IN, Winner: Sharapova!!! Good serve sent at T, Li delivers a forehand return, brief rally, Li forehand flies outside the court.
0
15
IN, Winner: Li!!! Double Fault.
 
Fault. First Fault.

Another break for Sharapova and that literally spells doom for Li, who has had her opportunities to finish this battle in the second-set, but she failed to do so - and now facing dire consequences. Sharapova is looking in complete control here. 

Served By: N Li Won By: Sharapova
Li - Sharapova    6 - 4    4 - 6    1 - 4   
Game
IN, Winner: Sharapova!!! Heavy serve aimed at T, Sharapova crafts a forehand return, hard fought rally, Li cross-court backhand is not able to clear the net.
40
A
IN, Winner: Sharapova!!! Fine serve, Sharapova puts back a forehand return, brief rally, Li sends a forehand outside the court.
Deuce
IN, Winner: Li!!! Fine serve placed at T, Sharapova returns a quick forehand return, short rally, Li thumps a forehand winner down the line.
 
Fault. First Fault.
30
40
IN, Winner: Sharapova!!! Flat serve aimed at T, Sharapova returns a backhand return, couple of shots exchanged, Li hits a backhand straight into the net.
30
30
IN, Winner: Sharapova!!! Li aims a bodyline serve, Sharapova returns a quick backhand return, rally Li sprays a forehand outside the court.
 
Fault. First Fault.
15
15
IN, Winner: Sharapova!!! Li serves a good one, Sharapova works a backhand return, good rally, Li goes for a forehand down the line but misses the target.
15
0
IN, Winner: Li!!! Quick serve, Sharapova returns a quick forehand return, couple of shots exchanged, Sharapova sends a forehand outside the court.

Sharapova holds on to an easy service game and consolidates her position in the second-set. Fine serving and shot-selection from the defending champion. Its 3-1, final set. 

Served By: M Sharapova Won By: Sharapova
Li - Sharapova    6 - 4    4 - 6    1 - 3   
Game
IN, Winner: Sharapova!!! Sharapova produces a bodyline serve, Li returns a backhand return, brief rally, Li cross-court backhand fails to land inside the court.
 
Fault. First Fault.
40
15
IN, Winner: Sharapova!!! Sharapova aims a high kick serve, Li crafts a backhand return, good rally, Li cross-court forehand lands out-side the court.
 
Fault. First Fault.
30
15
IN, Winner: Sharapova!!! Fine serve, Li puts back a forehand return, brief rally, Li over-hits a backhand in the rally.
15
15
IN, Winner: Li!!! Good serve in the middle, Li returns a quick forehand return, short rally, Sharapova cross-court backhand lands at the net.
15
0
IN, Winner: Sharapova!!! Sharapova serves a good one, Li delivers a forehand return, good rally, Sharapova hits a forehand winner down the line.

An easy hold for Li in the final set and she gets on board. The Chinese contender needs to make up for the mistakes here or Sharapova would run away with the match. Its 1-2, final set. 

Served By: N Li Won By: Li
Li - Sharapova    6 - 4    4 - 6    1 - 2   
Game
IN, Winner: Li!!! Li arrows a bodyline serve, Sharapova crafts a backhand return, couple of shots exchanged, Li cracks a backhand winner down the line.
40
15
IN, Winner: Sharapova!!! Quick serve pointed at T, Sharapova works a forehand return, rally Sharapova digs in a backhand winner down the line.
40
0
IN, Winner: Li!!! Good serve in the middle, Sharapova crafts a forehand return, short rally, Sharapova hits a forehand down the line but fails to clear the net.
30
0
IN, Winner: Li!!! Sharapova returns a backhand return, good rally, Li hits a backhand winner down the line.
 
Fault. First Fault.
15
0
IN, Winner: Li!!! Li produces a bodyline serve, Sharapova crafts a backhand return, brief rally, Li smacks a forehand winner down the line.

Sharapova does well to fend off the counter-attack of Li and takes her lead to 2-0 in the final set. Tremendous battle is on! 

Served By: M Sharapova Won By: Sharapova
Li - Sharapova    6 - 4    4 - 6    0 - 2   
Game
IN, Winner: Sharapova!!! Flat serve aimed at T, Li returns a forehand return, short rally, Sharapova thumps a forehand winner down the line.
 
Fault. First Fault.
A
40
IN, Winner: Sharapova!!! Quick serve, Li crafts a forehand return, Li pulls a backhand cross-court wide of the court.
Deuce
IN, Winner: Sharapova!!! Sharapova arrows a good serve at T, Li is unable to return it.
30
40
IN, Winner: Sharapova!!! Good serve, Li fails to put it back.
15
40
IN, Winner: Sharapova!!! Good serve sent at T, Li delivers a forehand return, good rally, Li hits a forehand down the line but fails to keep it inside the court.
0
40
IN, Winner: Li!!! Quick serve, Li returns a forehand return, couple of shots exchanged, Sharapova goes for a forehand down the line but misses the target.
0
30
IN, Winner: Li!!! Sharapova serves a high kick serve, Li returns a backhand return, rally Sharapova cross-court forehand lands out-side the court.
 
Fault. First Fault.
0
15
IN, Winner: Li!!! Double Fault.
 
Fault. First Fault.

Sharapova continues her onslaught and gets on board in the final set in style - with a break of serve. Li once again gives into too many unforced errors and then Sharapova seals the deal with forehand cross-court winner. Its 0-1, final set. 

CdeY shouted for Li: Jixu Zhandou!

CdeY shouted for Li: Jixu Zhandou!

Served By: N Li Won By: Sharapova
Li - Sharapova    6 - 4    4 - 6    0 - 1   
Game
IN, Winner: Sharapova!!! Sharapova delivers a forehand return, rally Sharapova flashes a forehand cross-court winner.
 
Fault. First Fault.
40
A
IN, Winner: Sharapova!!! Li aims a bodyline serve, Sharapova returns a quick backhand return, good rally, Li goes for a forehand down the line but misses the target.
Deuce
IN, Winner: Li!!! Li goes for a out-wide serve, Sharapova crafts a backhand return, huge rally, hard fought rally, Li blasts a forehand winner down the line.
 
Fault. First Fault.
30
40
IN, Winner: Sharapova!!! Double Fault.
 
Fault. First Fault.
30
30
IN, Winner: Li!!! Li aims a fine serve at T, Sharapova only manages to touch it.
15
30
IN, Winner: Sharapova!!! Fine serve, Sharapova works a forehand return, brief rally, Li cross-court forehand lands out-side the court.
15
15
IN, Winner: Li!!! Good serve in the middle, Sharapova crafts a forehand return, short rally, Sharapova nets a forehand down the line.
0
15
IN, Winner: Sharapova!!! Li serves a good one, Sharapova delivers a backhand return, good rally, Li hits a forehand down the line but fails to clear the net.

And, finally Sharapova claimed the see-saw second-set and earned the equalizer. Tremendous recovery from 0-4 down in the second-set, as Sharapova won the next six games from there on and took this battle into the final set. Sharapova took 51 minutes to win the second-set. Much had been contributed by Li's 24 unforced errors. Let's see how third set progresses! 

Served By: M Sharapova Won By: Sharapova
Li - Sharapova    6 - 4    4 - 6   
Game
IN, Winner: Sharapova!!! Fine serve placed at T, Li returns a backhand return, couple of shots exchanged, Li fails to keep a cross-court forehand in the play.
40
15
IN, Winner: Li!!! Double Fault.
 
Fault. First Fault.
40
0
IN, Winner: Sharapova!!! Sharapova serves a good one, Li works a forehand return, good rally, Li hits a backhand down the line but misses the court.
30
0
IN, Winner: Sharapova!!! Heavy serve aimed at T, Li crafts a forehand return, couple of shots exchanged, Sharapova flashes a forehand cross-court winner.
15
0
IN, Winner: Sharapova!!! Sharapova arrows a bodyline serve, Li puts back a forehand return, brief rally, Li goes for a forehand down the line but misses the target.

Third-consecutive break for Sharapova and she nudges ahead. The Russian waits and allows Li to make mistakes. Interestingly, Li is playing somewhat exactly Sharapova was playing earlier in this set. Its 5-4, second-set. Now, Sharapova will serve to equalize the proceedings and to take this battle into the final set. 

Served By: N Li Won By: Sharapova
Li - Sharapova    6 - 4    4 - 5   
Game
IN, Winner: Sharapova!!! Double Fault.
 
Fault. First Fault.
40
A
IN, Winner: Sharapova!!! Li arrows a bodyline serve, Sharapova works a backhand return, rally Li forehand goes outside the court.
 
Fault. First Fault.
Deuce
IN, Winner: Sharapova!!! Double Fault.
 
Fault. First Fault.
40
30
IN, Winner: Sharapova!!! Fine serve placed at T, Sharapova crafts a backhand return, couple of shots exchanged, Li fails to keep a cross-court forehand in the play.
 
Fault. First Fault.
40
15
IN, Winner: Sharapova!!! Flat serve aimed at T, Sharapova returns a forehand return, short rally, Li pulls a forehand cross-court wide of the court.
40
0
IN, Winner: Li!!! Good serve aimed at T, Sharapova only reaches to it.
30
0
IN, Winner: Li!!!
30
0
IN, Winner: Li!!! Li goes for a out-wide serve, Sharapova returns a quick backhand return, couple of shots exchanged, Sharapova kicks a backhand down the line out of the court.
15
0
IN, Winner: Li!!! Sharapova works a backhand return, short rally, Li strokes a backhand cross-court winner.

Scores levelled! Now, that's Sharapova for you. The second-seed and defending champion once again proved, why she is such a force to reckoned with - always. Terrific recovery for the Russian from 0-4 down in the second-set. Sharapova is looking like a completely different player now! 

Served By: M Sharapova Won By: Sharapova
Li - Sharapova    6 - 4    4 - 4   
Game
IN, Winner: Sharapova!!! Good serve aimed at T, Li only reaches to it.
40
30
IN, Winner: Sharapova!!! Sharapova hits a good serve, Li struggles with it.
30
30
IN, Winner: Sharapova!!! Sharapova serves a high kick serve, Li returns a quick backhand return, brief rally, Sharapova strokes a forehand cross-court winner.
15
30
IN, Winner: Li!!! Double Fault.
 
Fault. First Fault.
15
15
IN, Winner: Sharapova!!! Sharapova goes for a out-wide serve, Li delivers a backhand return, rally Sharapova blasts a forehand winner down the line.
 
Fault. First Fault.
0
15
IN, Winner: Li!!! Sharapova arrows a bodyline serve, Li returns a forehand return, short rally, Sharapova goes for a forehand down the line but misses the target.

Another break for Sharapova and now she is right there in the middle of action! What a turnaround here! This time Li does Sharapova, as the Chinese contender commits two errors and opens up the floodgates. Finally, Li messes up with an easy forehand and Sharapova breaks. Its 3-4, second-set. Sharapova is just one game away from equalizing the proceedings here. 

Served By: N Li Won By: Sharapova
Li - Sharapova    6 - 4    4 - 3   
Game
IN, Winner: Sharapova!!! Li aims a high kick serve, Sharapova crafts a backhand return, good rally, Li sends a forehand outside the court.
 
Fault. First Fault.
30
40
IN, Winner: Li!!! Huge serve guided at T, Sharapova delivers a backhand return, brief rally, Sharapova hits a forehand down the line but fails to clear the net.
15
40
IN, Winner: Sharapova!!! High kick serve, Sharapova returns a backhand return, short rally, Li goes for a forehand down the line but catches the net.
 
Fault. First Fault.
15
30
IN, Winner: Li!!! Flat serve aimed at T, Sharapova crafts a backhand return, couple of shots exchanged, Sharapova cross-court backhand lands out-side the court.
 
Fault. First Fault.
0
30
IN, Winner: Sharapova!!! High kick serve, Sharapova delivers a backhand return, short rally, Li pulls a backhand cross-court wide of the court.
 
Fault. First Fault.
0
15
IN, Winner: Sharapova!!! Li aims a bodyline serve, Sharapova returns a quick forehand return, couple of shots exchanged, Li kicks a backhand down the line out of the court.
 
Fault. First Fault.

An easy hold from Sharapova and she reduces the gap. Li smacks an exquisite forehand winner down the line, but then fails to control another one - and allows Sharapova to hold on to this crucial service game. Its 2-4, second-set. 

Served By: M Sharapova Won By: Sharapova
Li - Sharapova    6 - 4    4 - 2   
Game
IN, Winner: Sharapova!!! Sharapova arrows a bodyline serve, Li returns a forehand return, short rally, Li pulls a forehand cross-court wide of the court.
 
Fault. First Fault.
40
15
IN, Winner: Li!!! Heavy serve aimed at T, Li crafts a forehand return, couple of shots exchanged, Li blasts a forehand winner down the line.
40
0
IN, Winner: Sharapova!!! Huge serve guided at T, Li returns a quick backhand return, rally Li sends a backhand cross-court out of the court.
 
Fault. First Fault.
30
0
IN, Winner: Sharapova!!! Sharapova aims a high kick serve, Li works a backhand return, good rally, #w# reaches to the net and places a forehand volley winner
 
Fault. First Fault.
15
0
IN, Winner: Sharapova!!! Sharapova aims a bodyline serve, Li returns a backhand return, rally Li cross-court forehand lands out-side the court.

Sharapova breaks back! Well, well, well - just when it looked that Li would run away with this match, Sharapova made her presence felt and broke back - just in the nick of time and got on board - in the second-set. Sharapova does have it to make a comeback from here! Can she do it - now! Stay tuned to find out!

CdeY shouted for Li: Keep focus on the goal!

Served By: N Li Won By: Sharapova
Li - Sharapova    6 - 4    4 - 1   
Game
IN, Winner: Sharapova!!! Double Fault.
 
Fault. First Fault.
40
A
IN, Winner: Sharapova!!! Li hits a slice serve, Sharapova returns a quick forehand return, couple of shots exchanged, Li sends a forehand outside the court.
Deuce
IN, Winner: Li!!! Li serves a high kick serve, Sharapova delivers a backhand return, lengthy exchange between the players, intense rally, Sharapova cross-court backhand fails to land inside the court.
40
A
IN, Winner: Sharapova!!! Li arrows a bodyline serve, Sharapova returns a backhand return, short rally, Li over-cooks a backhand in the rally.
 
Fault. First Fault.
Deuce
IN, Winner: Li!!! Li goes for a out-wide serve, Sharapova crafts a backhand return, couple of shots exchanged, Li whips a backhand cross-court winner.
30
40
IN, Winner: Li!!! Slice serve, Sharapova has no answer to it.
15
40
IN, Winner: Sharapova!!! Fine serve placed at T, Sharapova returns a quick forehand return, short rally, Li fails to keep a cross-court forehand in the play.
15
30
IN, Winner: Sharapova!!! Li produces a bodyline serve, Sharapova returns a backhand return, good rally, Li sends a forehand outside the court.
15
15
IN, Winner: Li!!! Flat serve aimed at T, Sharapova returns a forehand return, huge rally, hard fought rally, Sharapova forehand goes outside the court.
0
15
IN, Winner: Sharapova!!! Li aims a bodyline serve, Sharapova works a forehand return, brief rally, Li cross-court fails to clear the net in the middle.

Another break for Li as Sharapova is looking out of sorts at the moment. Once again, Sharapova messes up with her serve and then gifts away freebies to Li. Its 4-0, second-set. Time is running out quickly for Li here. 

rejinsekhar shouted for Li: li come on

Served By: M Sharapova Won By: Li
Li - Sharapova    6 - 4    4 - 0   
Game
IN, Winner: Li!!! Sharapova produces a bodyline serve, Li crafts a forehand return, short rally, Sharapova hits a backhand down the line but misses the court.
 
Fault. First Fault.
15
40
IN, Winner: Li!!! Sharapova goes for a out-wide serve, Li returns a backhand return, couple of shots exchanged, Sharapova over-cooks a backhand in the rally.
15
30
IN, Winner: Sharapova!!! Fine serve, Li is unable to return it.
 
Fault. First Fault.
0
30
IN, Winner: Li!!! Sharapova aims a bodyline serve, Li returns a forehand winner.
0
15
IN, Winner: Li!!! Quick serve, Li hammers a forehand return winner.

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Li in complete control. Too many errors from Sharapova and Li makes the most of it. Li hammers a forehand winner down the line and then rest is done by Sharapova's unforced errors. Its 3-0, second-set. 

Served By: N Li Won By: Li
Li - Sharapova    6 - 4    3 - 0   
Game
IN, Winner: Li!!! Fine serve, Sharapova puts back a forehand return, brief rally, Sharapova hits a backhand straight into the net.
40
15
IN, Winner: Li!!! Li arrows a bodyline serve, Sharapova struggles with it.
30
15
IN, Winner: Sharapova!!! Good serve sent at T, Sharapova crafts a backhand return, good rally, Li hits a forehand down the line but fails to keep it inside the court.
 
Fault. First Fault.
30
0
IN, Winner: Li!!! Fine serve, Sharapova delivers a backhand return, brief rally, Sharapova sends a forehand outside the court.
 
Fault. First Fault.
15
0
IN, Winner: Li!!! Huge serve guided at T, Sharapova returns a quick backhand return, good rally, Sharapova kicks a backhand down the line out of the court.
 
Fault. First Fault.

Li breaks! Woes continue for Sharapova. The defending champion invites trouble after committing three quick errors and then Li seals the deal with an exquisite cross-court backhand winner. Its 2-0, second-set. 

Served By: M Sharapova Won By: Li
Li - Sharapova    6 - 4    2 - 0   
Game
IN, Winner: Li!!! Good serve sent at T, Li delivers a forehand return, lengthy exchange between the players, intense rally, Li produces a backhand cross-court winner.
0
40
IN, Winner: Li!!! Flat serve aimed at T, Li delivers a backhand return, short rally, Sharapova pulls a forehand cross-court wide of the court.
 
Fault. First Fault.
0
30
IN, Winner: Li!!! Quick serve, Li returns a quick backhand return, huge rally, hard fought rally, Li strokes a forehand cross-court winner.
0
15
IN, Winner: Li!!! Huge serve guided at T, Li crafts a backhand return, intense rally, Sharapova cross-court forehand finds the net in the middle.

Sharapova tried to come hard at Li after losing the first set, but the Chinese contender looked up to the task. Li extracts an error from Sharapova in a rally and then does the rest with a quick kick serve. Its 1-0, second-set. 

rodrilovera shouted for Li: C'mon Li, lets crush whatever comes across

Served By: N Li Won By: Li
Li - Sharapova    6 - 4    1 - 0   
Game
IN, Winner: Li!!! Quick out-wide serve, Sharapova return goes wayward.
A
40
IN, Winner: Li!!! Good serve sent at T, Sharapova delivers a backhand return, good rally, Sharapova sends a forehand cross-court out of the court.
 
Fault. First Fault.
Deuce
IN, Winner: Sharapova!!! Fine serve, Sharapova returns a quick backhand return, brief rally, Li kicks a backhand down the line out of the court.
 
Fault. First Fault.
40
30
IN, Winner: Sharapova!!! Double Fault.
 
Fault. First Fault.
40
15
IN, Winner: Li!!! Good serve sent at T, Sharapova delivers a forehand return, lengthy exchange between the players, intense rally, Li hits a backhand winner down the line.
30
15
IN, Winner: Sharapova!!! Good serve in the middle, Sharapova returns a forehand return, short rally, Li pulls a forehand cross-court wide of the court.
30
0
IN, Winner: Li!!! Out-wide serve, Sharapova flies outside the court.
 
Fault. First Fault.
15
0
IN, Winner: Li!!! Huge serve guided at T, Sharapova delivers a backhand return, brief rally, Sharapova over-hits a backhand in the rally.

After 46 minutes of play, Chinese tennis sensation Na Li managed to claim the first set. Li mustered 72% points on her first serve and converted 2 out of 3 break-points. She also got benefited from Sharapova's 16 unforced errors. Both the contenders looked at par with each other in the early stages but then Li raised the level of her game at the right time - and won the first set. 

Wlwbishop shouted for Li: keep it up! Na!

Served By: M Sharapova Won By: Li
Li - Sharapova    6 - 4   
Game
IN, Winner: Li!!! High kick serve, Li returns a backhand return, short rally, Sharapova cross-court backhand lands at the net.
 
Fault. First Fault.
30
40
IN, Winner: Li!!! Sharp angled slice serve, Li hammers a forehand return winner.
15
40
IN, Winner: Li!!! Sharapova arrows a good serve at T, Li is unable to return it.
15
30
IN, Winner: Li!!! Good serve in the middle, Li generates a forehand return winner.
15
15
IN, Winner: Li!!! Double Fault.
 
Fault. First Fault.
15
0
IN, Winner: Sharapova!!! Fine serve, Li delivers a forehand return, brief rally, Sharapova produces a forehand cross-court winner.

No half measures from Li, as she reels off a love service game and puts all the pressure back on Sharapova, who will serve now to stay alive in the first set. 

Served By: N Li Won By: Li
Li - Sharapova    5 - 4   
Game
IN, Winner: Li!!! Good serve in the middle, Sharapova works a backhand return, short rally, Sharapova forehand goes outside the court.
40
0
IN, Winner: Li!!! Li serves a good one, Sharapova works a forehand return, good rally.
30
0
IN, Winner: Li!!! Heavy serve aimed at T, Sharapova crafts a forehand return, couple of shots exchanged, Sharapova forehand flies outside the court.
15
0
IN, Winner: Li!!! Li arrows a bodyline serve, Sharapova returns a quick backhand return, brief rally, Li smacks a forehand winner down the line.

Sharapova gives a fitting reply to Li. The Russian smacks two quick serves and then smacks a winner to stay even at this juncture of the first set. Are we heading towards a tie-breaker here?

Served By: M Sharapova Won By: Sharapova
Li - Sharapova    4 - 4   
Game
IN, Winner: Sharapova!!! Sharapova hits a flat serve at T, Li struggles to put it back.
40
0
IN, Winner: Sharapova!!! Sharapova serves a sharp angled slice serve, Li delivers a forehand return, good rally, Sharapova digs in a backhand winner down the line.
30
0
IN, Winner: Sharapova!!! Flat serve aimed at T, Li returns a forehand return, couple of shots exchanged, Li over-hits a backhand in the rally.
15
0
IN, Winner: Sharapova!!! Fine serve, Li is unable to return it.

A relatively easy hold from Li and she stays ahead at this crucial juncture of the first set. Li messes up with a backhand, but then extracts an error from Sharapova to make up for that. Its 4-3, first set. 

Served By: N Li Won By: Li
Li - Sharapova    4 - 3   
Game
IN, Winner: Li!!! Good serve in the middle, Sharapova crafts a forehand return, short rally, Sharapova forehand goes outside the court.
40
30
IN, Winner: Sharapova!!!
40
15
IN, Winner: Sharapova!!! Li goes for a out-wide serve, Sharapova works a backhand return, couple of shots exchanged, Li sends a backhand into the net.
 
Fault. First Fault.
40
0
IN, Winner: Li!!! Li hits a flat serve at T, Sharapova struggles to put it back.

Sharapova holds on to a tricky service game this time and manages to keep the proceedings even at this juncture. Its 3-3, first set. 

Served By: M Sharapova Won By: Sharapova
Li - Sharapova    3 - 3   
Game
IN, Winner: Sharapova!!! Slice serve, Li has no answer to it.
A
40
IN, Winner: Sharapova!!! Flat serve aimed at T, Li delivers a backhand return, couple of shots exchanged, Li cross-court backhand catches the net.
Deuce
IN, Winner: Sharapova!!! Sharapova serves a high kick serve, Li works a forehand return, brief rally, Sharapova smacks a forehand winner down the line.
30
40
IN, Winner: Li!!! Double Fault.
30
30
IN, Winner: Sharapova!!! Out-wide serve, Li flies outside the court.
15
30
IN, Winner: Sharapova!!! Fine serve placed at T, Li returns a quick forehand return, couple of shots exchanged, Li sprays a forehand outside the court.
0
30
IN, Winner: Li!!! Good serve sent at T, Li delivers a forehand return, Sharapova cross-court backhand is not able to clear the net.
0
15
IN, Winner: Li!!! Double Fault.

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Sharapova tests Li. The Russian comes up with two quick winners and puts extra pressure on Li, but her probing serve does it easily for her - in the end. 

CdeY shouted for Li: Yong bu fang qi!

CdeY shouted for Li: YÇ?ng bù fàng qi! Woo hoo!

Served By: N Li Won By: Li
Li - Sharapova    3 - 2   
Game
IN, Winner: Li!!! Li aims a high kick serve, Sharapova returns a quick backhand return, good rally, Sharapova struggles to keep a cross-court forehand in a rally.
A
40
IN, Winner: Li!!! Fine serve placed at T, Sharapova crafts a backhand return, couple of shots exchanged, Sharapova struggles to keep a cross-court backhand in a rally.
Deuce
IN, Winner: Sharapova!!! Good serve sent at T, Sharapova delivers a forehand return, brief rally, Li sends a forehand cross-court out of the court.
40
30
IN, Winner: Li!!!
40
30
IN, Winner: Li!!! Good serve, Sharapova fails to put it back.
30
15
IN, Winner: Li!!! Li hits a good serve, Sharapova struggles with it.
15
15
IN, Winner: Li!!! Fine serve, Sharapova crafts a backhand return, brief rally, Sharapova forehand goes outside the court.
0
15
IN, Winner: Sharapova!!! Fine serve placed at T, Sharapova works a backhand return, short rally, Li forehand goes outside the court.

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Li breaks back! The Chinese contender immediately shifts the mode and smacks back-to-back winners to break back. Finally, Sharapova sends a forehand wide - and returns the favour. Its 2-2, first set. 

Served By: M Sharapova Won By: Li
Li - Sharapova    2 - 2   
Game
IN, Winner: Li!!! Sharapova aims a high kick serve, Li delivers a backhand return, good rally, Sharapova sends a forehand cross-court out of the court.
40
A
IN, Winner: Li!!! Flat serve aimed at T, Li returns a backhand return, rally Li blasts a forehand winner down the line.
Deuce
IN, Winner: Li!!! Double Fault.
 
Fault. First Fault.
40
30
IN, Winner: Sharapova!!! Quick serve. ACE !!!
30
30
IN, Winner: Sharapova!!! Sharapova goes for a out-wide serve, Li delivers a backhand return, couple of shots exchanged, Li hits a forehand down the line but fails to clear the net.
 
Fault. First Fault.
15
30
IN, Winner: Li!!! Good serve in the middle, Li generates a forehand return winner.
15
15
IN, Winner: Sharapova!!! Sharapova serves a good one, Li crafts a backhand return, extended rally, well contensted rally, Li cross-court fails to clear the net in the middle.
0
15
IN, Winner: Li!!! Sharapova produces a bodyline serve, Li crafts a forehand return, couple of shots exchanged, Sharapova cross-court forehand goes into the the net.
 
Fault. First Fault.

Sharapova breaks! And, the defending champion draws the first blood here. Li does well early on but then messes up with a forehand - and opens up the floodgates. The Chinese contender commits another unforced error and Sharapova gets the breakthrough. Its 2-1, first set. 

Served By: N Li Won By: Sharapova
Li - Sharapova    1 - 2   
Game
IN, Winner: Sharapova!!! Fine serve placed at T, Sharapova returns a quick forehand return, short rally, Li cross-court fails to clear the net in the middle.
30
40
IN, Winner: Sharapova!!! Li serves a good one, Sharapova delivers a forehand return, good rally, Li forehand goes outside the court.
30
30
IN, Winner: Li!!! Li arrows a bodyline serve, Sharapova crafts a backhand return, couple of shots exchanged, Li cracks a backhand winner down the line.
15
30
IN, Winner: Li!!! Fine serve, Sharapova is unable to return it.
0
30
IN, Winner: Sharapova!!! Heavy serve aimed at T, Sharapova crafts a forehand return, rally Li hits a forehand down the line but fails to clear the net.
 
Fault. First Fault.
0
15
IN, Winner: Sharapova!!! Fine serve placed at T, Sharapova returns a quick backhand return, rally Sharapova whips a backhand cross-court winner.

Sharapova off to a good start here. The Russian extracts a quick error from Li in a short rally and then hammers a backhand cross-court winner. Its 1-1, first set. 

CdeY shouted for Li: Hao Yun, Na Li!

Served By: M Sharapova Won By: Sharapova
Li - Sharapova    1 - 1   
Game
IN, Winner: Sharapova!!! Fine serve, Li is unable to return it.
40
15
IN, Winner: Sharapova!!! Sharapova arrows a bodyline serve, Li returns a forehand return, short rally, Sharapova strokes a backhand cross-court winner.
 
Fault. First Fault.
30
15
IN, Winner: Li!!! Sharapova produces a bodyline serve, Li returns a backhand return, couple of shots exchanged.
30
0
IN, Winner: Sharapova!!! Huge serve guided at T, Li puts back a forehand return, brief rally, Li sprays a forehand outside the court.
15
0
IN, Winner: Sharapova!!! Good serve in the middle, Li returns a quick forehand return, short rally, Li fails to keep a cross-court forehand in the play.

Li makes a confident start to the match. The Chinese contenders serves well and then smacks a backhand cross-court winner to get on board. Its 1-0, first set. 

Served By: N Li Won By: Li
Li - Sharapova    1 - 0   
Game
IN, Winner: Li!!! Good serve sent at T, Sharapova works a backhand return, good rally, Li hits a backhand cross-court winner.
 
Fault. First Fault.
40
15
IN, Winner: Sharapova!!! Li serves a high kick serve, Sharapova returns a backhand return, rally Li fails to keep a cross-court backhand in the play.
 
Fault. First Fault.
40
0
IN, Winner: Li!!! Huge serve guided at T, backhand return from Sharapova finds the net.
 
Fault. First Fault.
30
0
IN, Winner: Li!!! Li produces a bodyline serve, Sharapova delivers a backhand return, brief rally, Sharapova cross-court backhand fails to land inside the court.
15
0
IN, Winner: Li!!! Li hits a flat serve at T, Sharapova struggles to put it back.

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Na Li vs Maria Sharapova
  Round Scores S1 S2 S3 S4 S5  
Porsche Tennis Grand Prix

28Apr 13:00
 
Maria Sharapova       
Na Li
Final 2
0
6
4
6
3
 
Australian Open

24Jan 12:30
 
Na Li       
Maria Sharapova
SF 2
0
6
2
6
2
 
China Open

06Oct 15:00
 
Na Li
Maria Sharapova       
SF 0
2
4
6
0
6
 
Sony Ericsson Open

27Mar 12:50
 
Na Li
Maria Sharapova       
QF 0
2
3
6
0
6
 
Season-Ending WTA Championships

26Oct 17:45
 
Maria Sharapova
Na Li       
RR 0
2
64
77
4
6
 
Na Li
  Round Scores S1 S2 S3 S4 S5  
International BNL d'Italia

16May 11:25
 
Jelena Jankovic       
Na Li
R16 2
0
7
6
7
5

15May 10:00
 
Jie Zheng
Na Li       
R32 0
2
3
6
1
6
 
Mutua Madrid Open

05May 16:30
 
Madison Keys       
Na Li
R64 2
0
6
3
6
2
Porsche Tennis Grand Prix

28Apr 13:00
 
Maria Sharapova       
Na Li
Final 2
0
6
4
6
3
 

27Apr 17:30
 
Bethanie Mattek-Sands
Na Li       
SF 0
2
4
6
3
6
 
Maria Sharapova
  Round Scores S1 S2 S3 S4 S5  
International BNL d'Italia

 
Sara Errani       
Maria Sharapova
QF w/o

16May 18:30
 
Sloane Stephens
Maria Sharapova       
R16 0
2
2
6
1
6
 

15May 15:15
 
Garbine Muguruza
Maria Sharapova       
R32 0
2
2
6
2
6
 
Mutua Madrid Open

12May 12:00
 
Serena Williams       
Maria Sharapova
Final 2
0
6
1
6
4
 

11May 12:00
 
Ana Ivanovic
Maria Sharapova       
SF 0
2
4
6
3
6
 
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