Why Sharapova-Makarova Isn't Exactly An All-Russian Semifinal

— -- MELBOURNE, Australia -- Although there is a very good chance of an All-American semifinal in the top half of the bracket -- at least one U.S. player is guaranteed to be in it -- the bottom half will have an all-Russian semi: Maria Sharapova versus Ekaterina Makarova. However, Sharapova can be considered both Russian and American.