Goodbye, Indian Wells!

Maria lost the match against Flavia Pennetta of Itlay in 3 sets: 6-3, 3-6, 2-6.

After this loss, Maria will play in Miami. The tournament begins on March 24.


GO MARIA !!!

Important victory !

Maria tied at 7 the overall score between her and Azarenka after the 3rd Round match from last night. Maria won in straight sets: 6-4, 6-3 over Azarenka.

After the match, Maria said: "It's just great to see her back healthy and playing at a good level again.She had a few comebacks last year, but it seems like she's really back on track now."

"I actually didn't feel like I played my best tennis. But I was competitive. I was there. I feel like I did everything I had to do in order to win the match, which is sometimes the most important thing."

After this blockbuster, Maria will play against the champion of last year: Flavia Pennetta of Italy for a  place in quarterfinals. On head to head the two players are tied at 2. Their last match was in 2011 at US Open, where Pennetta won in 3 sets: 6-3, 3-6, 6-4.

GO MARIA !!!

3rd Round Showdown

Maria won the 2nd Round match at BNP Paribas Open in straight sets:6-1, 7-5 against Yanina Wickmayer of Belgium and in 3rd Round, Azarenka awaits her for a match like a final.

About her 3rd Round opponent, Maria said: "It's been a while since we last played. It's going to be exciting."

"We have had some really good matches in the past, even though we haven't played against each other in a while. She's made a few comebacks, and she's already been playing really good tennis. I always look forward to our matches, and I'm sure it'll be a good one this time."

On head to head, Maria is leaded by Azarenka: 7-6. Their last match was in 2013 at Roland Garros, when Maria won in 3 sets: 6-1, 2-6, 6-4.

GO MARIA !!!