Peng preparing for Sharapova showdown

LONDON - Peng Shuai, China's last hope at Wimbledon, said she would be ready for Maria Sharapova when the 20th seed goes head to head with the Russian 2004 champion.

Peng and fifth seed Sharapova face off in a fourth round clash on the 4,000-seater Court 2 at 1100 GMT Monday for a place in the quarterfinals.

Sharapova was full of praise for the Chinese No 2 and said she would have to be well prepared to face the 25-year-old.