ROME (AP) -- Maria Sharapova pulled out of Saturday's semifinal match at the Italian Open with a left calf strain. The second-seeded Russian was slated to play defending champion Jelena Jankovic. Jankovic's opponent will be Alize Cornet of France,...

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Title holder Jelena Jankovic will meet French qualifier Alize Cornet in the final of the Italian Open after the withdrawal of Russian second seed Maria Sharapova with a calf strain. The 18-year-old Cornet staged a splendid comeback to upset...
FRENCH qualifier Alize Cornet stormed into the final of the Rome International, dropping her first set of the tournament to Anna Chakvetadze before winning 3-6 6-4 6-3. The 18-year-old will face defending champion Jelena Jankovic after the No.4...
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Maria Sharapova says she had to pull out of the Italian Open to ensure she is fully fit for the French Open later this month. Sharapova, who was feeling the effects of her tough match against Patty Schnyder on Friday, had to withdraw from...