Sharapova fails to enter finals of 2018 WTA Shenzhen Open

MOSCOW. KAZINFORM - Russia's Maria Sharapova has failed to make it into the finals of the Shenzhen Open in China, TASS reports.

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In the semifinals Katerina Siniakova of Czech Republic beatedn Sharapova with the score 6:2, 3:6, 6:3.

In the finals Siniakova is to meet Simona Halep of Romania who earlier beat her compatriot Irina Begu 6:1, 6:4.

The finals of the Shenzhen Open will be played on January 6, 06:00 MSK. The prize fund of the competition is $627,000.

Earlier, Kazinform reported that Sharapova eliminated Kazakhstani Zarina Diyas in the quarterfinals of the tournament.