Sharapova Stands 20 Year-old Bouchard Test

Roland Garros 2014 is gradually winding down to the final after jarring sets of racketing and swings that kept the anticipation, expectations and lack of it, that the French Open is known for.

The Women's single semi finals has only Sharapova as the known face amongst the other three names, given the exit of the Williams sisters in the second round, Agnieska Radwanska's upset in the third and the exit of 10th seed Sara Errani by 28th seeded semifinalist who plays Romanian for a chance at shut in the Final.

is the only popular name in the Women's Single semi final and she has to overcome stiff competition if she is going to kiss the again: The 27 year-old Russian is on her third straight French Open Final appearance.

Sharapova's semi final hurdle, 20 year-old Canadian, is testimony to the prowess of the 20 year olds and under 20's in the Women category. Serena was knocked out twenty year old Garbine Muguruza who would have been in the semis against Bouchard had she not lost 6-1 5-7 1-6 to Sharapova

Bouchard's match-up against her idol seems fateful for the young Canadian.

20 year-old Bouchard said.

Sharapova holds a 2-0 edge over Bouchard in head-to-head matchups, including a victory in the second round last year in Paris, but the Canadian has a newfound momentum and confidence.