Maria Sharapova beats Ana Ivanovic to reach China Open final

Maria Sharapova

World number four Maria Sharapova reached the China Open final with a 6-0 6-4 win over Ana Ivanovic in Beijing. 

The 27-year-old Russian, a beaten finalist in 2012, powered ahead by taking the first seven games. Ivanovic began to find her touch in an entertaining second set but fourth seed Sharapova sealed victory in an hour and 28 minutes with her fourth match point. She will play third seed Petra Kvitova on Sunday after the Czech player overcame Samantha Stosur 6-3 5-7 6-2.

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