Maria Sharpaova, hampered by a foot injury in the last two months, was taken by shock by fellow country women Dinara Safina, 7-5, 2-6, 7-5.

Fourth seeded Maria Sharapova was leading 4-0 and 5-1 in the final set, but the 14th seeded Safina stormed back to win six games in row.

Maria Sharapva, twice quarter finalist here said,”I should have closed out the first set, then the third.” in her post match interview “unfortunately, I haven’t played a lot of matches in the past weeks and don’t feel like I’m match tough enough.'’

Dramatically faltered Maria Sharapova made 63 unforced errors, while Dianara Safina - younger sister of Marat Safin, conversely played her best tennis to win six successive games in the deciding set.

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