SINGAPORE — Maria Sharapova won her second straight match since her return from injury, beating top-seeded Simona Halep 6-4, 6-4 Tuesday at the WTA Tour finals.
The Russian's two wins this week are her only victories since a leg injury sidelined her after losing to Serena Williams in the Wimbledon semifinals.
She retired with a left wrist injury in her first match back at the Wuhan Open in China last month.
"I think I'm quite pleased to be able to beat the No. 2 player in the world," Sharapova said. "I think it was, again, a very physical match.