Na Li def. Maria Sharapova
6-4 6-4
Na Li defeated Maria Sharapova 6-4 6-4 in the 2009 Birmingham semifinal on grass courts.
Match Information
Match Statistics
| Stat | Na Li | Maria Sharapova |
|---|---|---|
| Aces | 1 | 2 |
| Double faults | 4 | 2 |
| First serve % | 56.0% | 74.0% |
| First serve points won % | 62.0% | 53.0% |
| Second serve points won % | 52.0% | 41.0% |
| Break points saved % | 0.0% | 40.0% |
| Break points converted % | 60.0% | 100.0% |
| Service points won % | 58.0% | 50.0% |
| Return points won % | 50.0% | 42.0% |
| Total points won % | 54.0% | 46.0% |
Player Comparison
| Field | Na Li | Maria Sharapova |
|---|---|---|
| Country | CHN | RUS |
| Birth date | Feb 26, 1982 | Apr 19, 1987 |
| Age | 27 | 22 |
| Height | 172 cm | 188 cm |
| Handedness | Right-Handed | Right-Handed |
| Backhand style | Two-Handed Backhand | Two-Handed Backhand |
| Ranking (entering) | 20 | 73 |
| Ranking points (entering) | 2,114 | 860 |
| Elo (entering) | 1,911 | 2,123 |
| Current career W-L | 338–159 | 601–175 |
| Current career earnings | $16,709,074 | $38,777,962 |
Path
Na Li's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stefanie Voegele | 6-3 7-6(3) | W | H2H | Match data | Jun 13, 2009 | QF |
| Aravane Rezai | 7-5 6-4 | W | H2H | Match data | Jun 12, 2009 | R16 |
| Jarmila Wolfe | 6-4 2-6 6-1 | W | H2H | Match data | Jun 11, 2009 | R32 |
Na Li's next match
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Magdalena Rybarikova | 0-6 6-7(2) | L | H2H | Match data | Jun 14, 2009 | F |
Maria Sharapova's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yanina Wickmayer | 6-1 2-6 6-3 | W | H2H | Match data | Jun 13, 2009 | QF |
| Francesca Schiavone | 6-1 6-3 | W | H2H | Match data | Jun 12, 2009 | R16 |
| Alexa Glatch | 6-3 6-4 | W | H2H | Match data | Jun 11, 2009 | R32 |
| Stéphanie Dubois | 6-4 6-2 | W | H2H | Match data | Jun 10, 2009 | R64 |