article_snippet.sent: Meanwhile, the Porsche Grand Prix Tennis event could decide who is ranked second in the world with Simona Halep close to overtaking Sharapova in the WTA list.
article_snippet.sent: The Russian needs to reach the semi finals at least to retain Ana Ivanovic current ranking while Simona Halep will move up a spot if Ana Ivanovic can better the No 1 seed's progress.
article_snippet.sent: Sharapova (right) is top seed at the event Ana Ivanovic has won for the last three consecutive years .
article_snippet.sent: However, Sharapova, who has won the Stuttgart tournament for the last three years, is confident of hold on to Ana Ivanovic ranking. '
highlights_snippet.sent: With Serena Williams missing, Simona Halep could overtake three times winner Sharapova as world