Sharapova wants closure in glamour final

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The 20-year-old Russian was thrashed 6-1 6-2 by Serena Williams in 2007 but now has the chance to make amends when she faces the fourth-seeded Serbian in this year's final.

"I had the experience coming into last year's final and it didn't turn out too good," Sharapova said. "You have your bad moments in your career and your good moments. It's been a good ride so far, but it's not over yet.

She added: "I really hope I can take advantage of the experience I have behind me.

"I'm glad I was able to play such good tennis and I hope that I can play the same kind of tennis in the final."

The Russian will be chasing a third Grand Slam title after beating number three seed Jelena Jankovic 6-3 6-1 in the semi-finals on Thursday.

Ivanovic had not dropped a set before her semi-final clash with Daniela Hantuchova but she made a disastrous start losing the opener to love.

The 2007 French Open runner-up then mustered a stirring comeback to take the next two sets 6-3 6-4 and set up a battle of tennis' two glamour girls in the final.

The Serbian acknowledged the last barrier standing between her and her first grand-slam victory will be tough to overcome, but feels the nature of her semi-final win will stand her in good stead.

"Maria's had a great tournament and beaten Justine so it's going to be very tough," she said. "But managing to fight through the match and win it like this, it's something that's definitely very positive."