Sharapova defeats Hingis, Davenport

The Dubai tournament has the second finalist lined up: Maria Sharapova. She "got revenge" on Hingis and then beat Davenport to reach the final against Justine Henin-Hardenne.

The third-seeded Sharapova upended second-seeded and defending champion Lindsay Davenport 3-6, 6-1, 6-3 to reach the final. Earlier in the day, Sharapova handled former world No. 1 Martina Hingis 6-3, 6-4 in a quarterfinal that was postponed because of rain here on Thursday. Hingis beat Sharapova in a semifinal in Tokyo just three weeks ago.

Henin-Hardenne has the advantage over Sharapova in past meetings.