Wimbledon 2015: Serena Sends Sharapova Home Again

The 2013 Wimbledon tourney is now in its closing stages as the female finalists are all set to face each other  while the males are getting ready to play the semi final.

Thursday began as 20th seeded Spaniard, Gabrine Muruguza beat former Wimbledon finalist, Agnieszka Radwanska to advance into the final for the first time in a major grand slam.

Serena Willaims Vs Maria Sharapova

Her rival will be the number one ranked woman in the world right now, Serena Williams who beat rival, Maria Sharapova in straight set yesterday.

Williams defeated her russian counterpart, in two straight sets of 6-2 and 6-4 and is now in route to bagging her 21st Grand Slam title which would leave her one title behind all time leader, Steffi Graf.

But Williams is not thinking of glory yet, she admittedly told Wimbledon.com that she remembers that Muruguza had beaten her before but she is ready for her.

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”Garbine [Muruguza] has been around a while. She’s played really big here.

“She’s beaten me before. She knows what to do. That puts her in a unique position where she has an opportunity to be Wimbledon champ.”

Williams continued: “I’ve won so many Slam titles. I could lose on Saturday and I won’t be happy, but I don’t need another Wimbledon.

“I don’t need any titles to make it. I’m not as desperate to win anymore. I’ve won all the Slams multiple times. Now I’m just here to enjoy it,” she added.

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The women’s final game is scheduled to hold on Saturday a day after the men’s semifinal matches on Friday.

In a surprise result, Richard Gasquet beat out French Open winner; Stanislas Wawrinka in five thrilling sets and will now have the honour of facing off against World number one, Novak Djokovic.

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Djokovic had defeated South Africa’s Kevin Anderson and will need to up his tactics to face Gasquet’s formidable backhand.

The second semi final will see home town favorite Andy Murray face seven-time Wimbledon winner, Roger Federer, who has yet to drop a set in this year’s tournament and seems to be getting better.

Serena Williams is aiming to win all four grand slam in a calender year having won the 2015 Australian and French Opens.

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