Monday, September 03, 2012
Sharapova survives upset bid by Petrova
NEW YORK (Reuters) - Maria Sharapova survived a major scare before beating Nadia Petrova 6-1 4-6 6-4 in the fourth round of the U.S. Open on Sunday.
The 19th-seeded Petrova led 2-0 in the third set when play was delayed because of rain in Arthur Ashe Stadium.
Maria Sharapova of Russia celebrates match point to defeat Nadia Petrova of Russia during their match at the US Open women's singles tennis tournament in New York, September 2, 2012. REUTERS/Adam HungerSharapova, the Russian number three seed, has played 11 three-set matches this year and won them all.
She will next play France's 11th seed Marion Bartoli, who upset fifth-seeded Czech Petra Kvitova 1-6 6-2 6-0, in the quarter-finals.
(Editing by Steve Ginsburg)
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