Neither ended 2004 ranked as No . 1 , and the same will be the case this time . Maria Sharapova sets up final clash with Serena Williams at WTA Championships . She has lost to American in last eight encounters but beat her in the 2004 final . Sharapova defeats world No . 1 Victoria Azarenka in Saturday 's second semifinal . TL;DR
Maria Sharapova sets up final clash with Serena Williams at WTA Championships . She has lost to American in last eight encounters but beat her in the 2004 final . Sharapova defeats world No . 1 Victoria Azarenka in Saturday 's second semifinal . TL;DR