Maria Sharapova had an easy run against Sam Stosur in Paris.
The world no.2 beat the Australian 6-3 6-4 in just 1 hour and 40 minutes blasting 25 winners. Match Stats.
After the match Maria looked a bit (too) emotional, probably because besides Sam Stosur she had to fight a nast cough.
Sharapova: I had to take of my service games
Maria commented “I was just really happy to win this one. I knew it was going to be a tough one going into the match. I just wanted to be as ready as I could, and I was really happy I was able to win it.
Against Sam I know I have to take care of my service games because she’s capable of serving really well. I’m also a tall girl, so the kick she’s able to give on the second serve maybe doesn’t bother me as much as other players. I quite like that ball. But we’ve had many tough matches despite my record, and it’s not something I look at very lightly when I go up to that match. I know I have to beat a good player.”
Next vs. Safarova
Maria will play Lucie Sarafova in the 4th round. Head to head is 4-1 for Maria that is the favorite to reach the quarters, but the Czech is a real threat.
| MARIA STILL STRONG DESPITE THE COUGH |
| LOWER PART OF THE DRAW |
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