Maria Sharapova into Miami Masters final

Maria Sharapova has reached the final of the Miami Masters with a straight-sets victory over Jelena Jankovic.

The Russian world number three is bidding to win her maiden title at the tournament in Florida.

Sharapova raced into a 3-0 lead during the opening set before closing it out 6-2 thanks to some heavy hitting from the baseline.

The four-time Grand Slam champion went into overdrive in the second as she blasted her Serbian opponent off the court 6-1.

Sharapova will face either world number one Serena Williams or defending champion Agnieszka Radwanska in the final.