Maria Sharapova of Russia reacts during her women's singles semi-final match against Victoria Azarenka of Belarus at the French Open tennis tournament at the Roland Garros stadium in Paris June 6, 2013. REUTERS/Stephane Mahe
PARIS (Reuters) - Defending champion Maria Sharapova bludgeoned her way past Belarusian third seed Victoria Azarenka 6-1 2-6 6-4 to reach the French Open final on Thursday.
The Russian second seed, who will take on world number one Serena Williams or Italian fifth seed Sara Errani, served 12 aces and 11 double faults in a see-saw contest.
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