In the two quarterfinal matches of women singles played at Roland Garros Wednesday, Sharapova and Kvitova have qualified for the semi finals.
In her quartefinal match, World no.2 and Roland Garros title aspirant Russian Maria Sharapova beat 23rd ranked Estonian Kaia Kanepi in an easy run of 6-2, 6-3. Maria is sailing comfortably towards her goal to complete her Grand Slam this year.
In the other semi final, Yaroslava Shvedova, who earlier surprised and shocked the defending champion Chinese Na Li, was beaten by fourth ranked Czech Petra Kvitova. Having lost first set to Shvedova 3-6, Petra Kvitova came back to life and beat the Kazakh 6-2, 6-4.
It may be added that 6th ranked Australian Smantha Stosur and 21st ranked Italian Sara Errani have already qualified for the semi finals.
Now Stosur faces Errani, while Sharapova will play Kvitova.
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