Svetlana Kuznetsova def. Maria Sharapova
6-2 6-2
Svetlana Kuznetsova defeated Maria Sharapova 6-2 6-2 in the 2004 China Open semifinal on hard courts.
Match Information
Match Statistics
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Player Comparison
| Field | Svetlana Kuznetsova | Maria Sharapova |
|---|---|---|
| Country | RUS | RUS |
| Birth date | Jun 27, 1985 | Apr 19, 1987 |
| Age | 19 | 17 |
| Height | 174 cm | 188 cm |
| Handedness | Right-Handed | Right-Handed |
| Backhand style | Two-Handed Backhand | Two-Handed Backhand |
| Ranking (entering) | 5 | 9 |
| Ranking points (entering) | 3,182 | 2,502 |
| Elo (entering) | 2,060 | 1,942 |
| Current career W-L | 594–323 | 601–175 |
| Current career earnings | $25,816,890 | $38,777,962 |
Path
Svetlana Kuznetsova's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gisela Dulko | 6-4 6-2 | W | H2H | Match data | Sep 25, 2004 | QF |
| Na Li | 6-3 6-7(6) 7-6(3) | W | H2H | Match data | Sep 24, 2004 | R16 |
Svetlana Kuznetsova's next match
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Serena Williams | 6-4 5-7 4-6 | L | H2H | Match data | Sep 26, 2004 | F |
Maria Sharapova's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jelena Jankovic | 5-2 (ret.) | W | H2H | Match data | Sep 25, 2004 | QF |
| Tatiana Panova | 6-1 6-1 | W | H2H | Match data | Sep 24, 2004 | R16 |