Ivanovic ousts Sharapova in three-set thriller toreach Cincinnati Final.

Ana Ivanovic overcame illness and nerves as she outlasted French Open champ Maria Sharapova 6-2, 5-7, 7-5 to reach the final of the WTA Tour's Cincinnati event.

Ivanovic led by a set and 5-2 but fell victim to nerves as the scrambling Sharapova, a five-time grand slam champion and fellow former number one, fought back. Sharapova levelled the sets at one each as she clinched the second set with an ace.

 Ivanovic had to be seen by the doctor in the third set. The Serb suddenly stopped at 15-all in the second game. She went to the sidelines and lay down for a few moments to receive treatment and then the match continued.

Ivanovic saved a pair of Sharapova match points and finally held for five-all. 

 Ivanovic broke two games later to secure the emotional win with a backhand cross-court winner on second match point.

Ana will play for title against Serena Williams, who defeated Wozniacki 2-6 6-3 6.4. They will play this match today on Center Court Not before: 2:00 pm local time.