Maria Sharapova vs Dia Evtimova Live Tennis Match

 Maria Sharapova vs Dia Evtimova Live Tennis Match

19 May10, 12:30 GMT
18:00 IST

 

 Maria Sharapova made it through to the last sixteen of the Internationaux de Strasbourg following a three set victory over Regina Kulikova (6-3, 3-6, 6-1). Sharapova revealed after the match that she was concerned about a lack of matches this year, and is seeking a run of form here to put her in good stead for the French Open.

Sharapova also stated that she was primarily in Strasbourg in preparation for Roland Garros, so it’s clear that she’s trying to iron out any faults in her game this week. She faces Dia Evtimova today, in a match that she’s expected to win.

Evtimova is currently ranked two hundred and sixty
seventh in the world, so theoretically shouldn’t pose any threat to Sharapova. Sharapova’s power and serve should be enough to get this match concluded in straight sets.

This match may be an exciting one, though an upset is unlikely. It will be intriguing to see if Sharapova makes any adjustments to her game, and if she hits the kind of form that will enable her to launch a title bid in France, beginning next week.