Sharapova Advances to Birmingham Semis (AP)

[Newsman]

AP - Defending champion Maria Sharapova struggled with a cold and a strained thigh but still advanced to the semifinals at the DFS Classic on Friday, beating Eleni Daniilidou of Greece 7-5, 2-6, 6-1.

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