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Sharapova Reaches Final Wimbledon Maria Sharapova produced a stunning fightback to beat Lindsay Davenport and reach her first Grand Slam final, where she will meet defending champion Serena Williams. The American needed three sets to beat Moauresmo of France. The 17-year-old Russian looked to be heading out of the tournament when she trailed by a set and a break, but a 50-minute rain delay rescued her. Sharapova came storming back with an immediate break and converted her third set point in the tie-break. She maintained the momentum in the final set with two more breaks, and held on for a 2-6 7-6 6-1 victory. "This is unbelievable," Sharapova told BBC Sport. "I don't know how I'm in the final. It's amazing, it's my favourite Grand Slam. I never expected to do so well here so early." Davenport paid tribute to the teenager's calm under pressure. "In the second set I had a few chances and every time she came up with the goods," said Davenport. "I had a few break-point opportunities and every time I got aced or an unreturnable." The first rain stoppage of the match came after just two points, and Sharapova then dropped her opening service game. Davenport dominated the early stages and the set quickly followed but after going a break up in the second, the rain came again. This time it was the 28-year-old American who lost her serve when play resumed and Sharapova never looked back. "When we came back after the rain break she definitely stepped up her game and was more in charge of the match than I was," said Davenport. "She started to serve better and unfortunately I started to serve a lot worse." Sharapova fought back from 1-3 down and went on to dominate the tie-break, levelling the match with a fierce backhand winner. Who Are We ? | About THISDAYOnLine.com | THISDAY People | Contact Us © Copyright 2000 Leaders & Company Limited

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