Victoria Azarenka crushed Vera Zvonareva 6-0 6-3 to reach the final of the WTA event in Miami, where she will play Maria Sharapova.

Azarenka reached her second final in Miami after her breakthrough victory in the final here, against Serena Williams, two years ago.

The 21-year-old can expect a tough battle against Sharapova, who is looking in top form.

"She is playing well, she is a tough opponent, no matter when or where, I am looking forward to it," said Azarenka.

"I know how she plays, she knows how I play so it will be a real battle. I haven't to let her dictate the play, the way she likes."

Azarenka utterly dominated the first set, winning 82 per cent of first service points and leaving Zvonareva covering her face with a towel as her coached talked to her during the interval.

It was a more solid display from the Russian in the second set but she was never truly close to beating Azarenka, who now has a chance for her second title in Miami.

Reuters