Russian Maria Sharapova reached the final of the French Open tennis
tournament. In the semifinals she defeated Canadian Eugenie Bouchard
athlete in three sets – 4:6, 7:5, 6:2.
In the previous two matches of the tournament Sharapova fails the
first set, but miraculously transformed into critical moments of meeting
and drove to victory. So it was in the fourth round match against
Australian Samantha Stosur (3:6, 6:4, 6:0) and in the quarterfinals
against Garbin Mugurusy from Spain (1:6, 7:5, 6:1). In the game,
Bouchard Russian has remained true to himself.
Canadian tennis player of 19 years, but she was noted for aggressive
tennis and bounce – feed rate Sharapova at Roland Garros-2014 average of
153 kilometers per hour , at Bouchard – more than 170 kilometers per
hour. Sharapova played an active, but a rival to attack the Russians
responded even more dangerous counterattacks. After half an hour of the
game the score was 4-2 in favor of the Canadian tennis player, for which
besides actively experienced most viewers center court Philippe
Chatrier. Sharapova was able to even the score – 4:4, but the following
two games were for Canadian tennis player.
Then, there was the same as in the previous matches. Sharapova became
more active, more aggressive. Rossiyanka immediately took his pitch,
and then feed Canadians. Bouchard was nervous and in the second set
became allow many unforced errors.
Sharapova through active play led 5-2. Bouchard was able to “catch”
for the set when the Russians began feeding problems – six double faults
were the main reason that the score was 5:5. But still won the second
set, Sharapova, at the crucial moment which operated correctly – 7:5.
In the decisive third set was the key fourth game with the score 2-1 on
the pitch Bouchard. In a bitter struggle Sharapova could make a break,
then Bouchard unstuck. She continued to fight, but in the decisive
moments of Canadian made mistakes reported.
Russian tennis opponent in the finals will be determined later in the
confrontation Germans Andrea Petkovic and Simona Halep Romanians.
Finals will be held on Saturday June 7. This is the third consecutive
Roland Garros final for Sharapova. In 2013, she won the tournament in
2014 lost in the final match to Serena Williams.