Maria Sharapova now qualifies to Tianjin open semi-finals
By Elizabeth Obisesan
Maria Sharapova beat Swiss qualifier Stefanie Voegele to reach the Tianjin open semi-finals.
The Russian took one hour and five minutes to beat Voegele ranked 196th in the world 6 – 3, 6 – 1 in China.
Sharapova was broken in the first game of the match but hit back straight away using her forehand to break down her opponent.
She will face either Sara Sonibes Tormo or third seed Peng Shua next.
Sharapova, who returned from a 15-month ban in April has yet to drop a set.