BIRMINGHAM, England, June 12 (UPI) -- Maria Sharapova, continuing her comeback from shoulder surgery, advanced Friday to the semifinals of the $220,000 Aegon Classic tournament in England.
Sharapova missed about nine months of play because of the shoulder injury. She came back just before the French Open and is 9-2 since returning. Her latest win was a 6-1, 2-6, 6-3 decision over Yanina Wickmayer.