Sharapova and Federer in final
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August 4, 2012, Saturday
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MARIA Sharapova swept into her first Olympic final as the Russian world No. 3 defeated compatriot Maria Kirilenko 6-2, 6-3 in the semifinals yesterday.
The 25-year-old will play Wimbledon champion Serena Williams or world No. 1 Victoria Azarenka in today's final as she tries to complete the golden slam of titles in all four majors and the Olympic singles. Sharapova is competing in the Games for the first time.
Roger Federer staged a dramatic fightback to reach his first Olympic singles final with a record-breaking 3-6, 7-6 (7/5), 19-17 victory over Argentina's Juan Martin del Potro.
Wimbledon champion Federer was on the brink of a shock defeat after dropping the first set, but the world No. 1 finally subdued del Potro in the longest three-set men's singles match in the Open Era.
The 25-year-old will play Wimbledon champion Serena Williams or world No. 1 Victoria Azarenka in today's final as she tries to complete the golden slam of titles in all four majors and the Olympic singles. Sharapova is competing in the Games for the first time.
Roger Federer staged a dramatic fightback to reach his first Olympic singles final with a record-breaking 3-6, 7-6 (7/5), 19-17 victory over Argentina's Juan Martin del Potro.
Wimbledon champion Federer was on the brink of a shock defeat after dropping the first set, but the world No. 1 finally subdued del Potro in the longest three-set men's singles match in the Open Era.
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