Maria Sharapova defeated Sara Errani 7-5 7-5 in the Miami quarter-final on hard. The result followed the form book — Maria Sharapova came in leading the head-to-head 3–0, defending last year's final. Maria Sharapova extended the head-to-head to 4–0.
Sharapova M. took it in straight sets.
Sharapova M. and Errani S. faced 20 of the same opponents in the last 12 months. Sharapova M. went 23–7 (77%) against them, Errani S. 21–9 (70%). Results against comparable opponents are close (6 : 1 better-results split).
Hard: Sharapova M. leads 3–0 · Clay: Sharapova M. leads 1–0