Caroline hasn't met Sharapova since 2008, and things have changed a lot since then.
Especially recently, Caroline's game has changed a lot. Sharapova has had all that shoulder injury/operation/game modification thing. Even though as a tennis player that must have been really tough, and she has my sympathy, it hasn't made it any harder for Caroline if she should meet her in the 4th.
But anything can happen, last year Cirstea beat Caroline 2 times and then in USO she bashed her 3 & 2.
And Kuneztova was the big favorite in their match, I didn't see it coming, but Caroline fought and fought and brought it off.
Recently that old fighting spirit has shown up, + the serve has got better, the forhand is much better, even a volley and stop ball now and again, and she is now taking control of the match, as well as finishing off in 2 by being determined.
My point is that I think she can take it too most of her opponents now, so I don't see anybody (apart from Serena W) who she can't win against on a good day (Serena W on an exceptional day)
So the only thing to do is wait and see how the cookie crumbles.
I have this hope she will win the next 2 matches at New Haven in 2 quickly, we know she would rather play than practice, and then go into USO with 3 titles in 4 weeks, winner of the Series, and bursting with confidence.
THEN it will be interesting how it goes.
And its now, sorry Pennetta 4 of 13 ****