Maria Sharapova outlasted fellow Russian Elena Dementieva, 6-4, 2-6, 6-3, in a match Friday night that lasted 2 hours, 47 minutes in the quarterfinals of the Bank of the Classic.
Victoria Azarenka beat defending champion Marion Bartoli 3-6, 6-3, 6-3 in another quarterfinal match, ending the Frenchwoman's run of eight straight victories in the event.
