Tuesday, January 24, 2012

Giant killer Ekaterina Makarova stuns Serena Williams

Russia's Ekaterina Makarova is the giant killer at the Australian Open 2012 Grand Slam tournament . After knocking out Kaia Kanepi and Vera Zvonareva in the previous rounds, the unseeded Russian has upset five-time champion Serena Williams in straight sets to reach her first quarterfinals at the Australian Open.

Russian Ekaterina Makarova sutns Serena Williams in Australian Open 2012 Grand slam tournament
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Makarova didn't give Serena Williams of US any chance to recover as she completed an easy 6-2, 6-3 victory over Serena.

I think she played really well,” Serena Williams said in the post match press conference. “She went for broke on a lot of her shots. I made 37 errors. That kind of tells the story of the match.

Makarova will play compatriot Maria Sharapova in the last 8 round. The No. 4-ranked Sharapova came from a set behind to beat No. 14 Sabine Lisicki 3-6, 6-2, 6-3 at the Rod Laver Arena on Monday night.

Pictures of Ekaterina Makarova beating Serena Williams in the fourth round of Australian Open in Melbourne.

Russian Makarova smiles after she beats former champion Serena Williams
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Ekaterina Makarova or Steffi Graf??? Is it me or does any one think that Makarova resembles Steffi Graf, one of the greatest women's tennis player?
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Lefthanded Russian Makarova plays a forehand shot against Serena Williams whom she beat in straight sets
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Ekaterina Makarova serving during her match with American Serena Williams which she won easily
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Giant killer Ekaterina Makarova of Russia in joy after beating Serena Williams to reach her first quarterfinals of the Australian Open Grand slam
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Giant Killer Makarova enjoys her victory over Serena Williams at the Rod Laver Arena in Melbourne
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Ekaterina Makarova of Russia - The Giant Killer at the Australian Open 2012 Grand Slams
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Lets see how far Makarova goes in the Australian Open and if the giant killer could beats Sharapova in the quarterfinals of Australian Open. Will see soon...

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