DOHA: Australian Open champion Maria Sharapova maintained her unbeaten record in 2008 as she thundered her way to the semi-finals of the Qatar Open with a victory in less than an hour yesterday.
The strident brevity of Sharapova's 6-1, 6-0 win over Caroline Wozniacki, a promising 17-year-old Dane, suggested she is unofficial favourite for her second title of the year as well provided her with her 12th successive victory in all competitions.
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