Maria Sharapova makes semifinal for first time in comeback

Maria Sharapova moved into the semi-finals of the Aegon Classic in Birmingham with a three-set win over Yanina Wickmayer of Belgium.

The Russian, making her way back after nine months out with a shoulder injury, won 6-1 2-6 6-3. Sharapova will next face Chinese fourth seed Li Na, who beat Switzerland's Stefanie Voegele 6-3 7-6 (7-3).

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