Sharapova to meet Williams

Wimbledon champion Maria Sharapova overcame the stifling heat and compatriot Svetlana Kuznetsova to set up a semi-final clash with Serena Williams at the Australian Open.

Sharapova recovered from losing the first set to record a 4-6 6-2 6-2 victory in Melbourne, where the temperature was already above 90 degrees before the 11am start.