Sharapova tames wind and Czink to advance in New York
Sharapova tames wind and Czink to advance in New York
Former champion Maria Sharapova cruised into the second
round of the U.S. Open on Monday with a 6-2, 6-2 victory over Hungary's
Melinda Czink.
The Russian, who won the title in 2006 and is seeded
third this year, coped well with a swirling wind to see off the world
number 88 in 67 minutes.
Sharapova broke Czink's serve twice to win the first
set and reeled off the last three games to set up a clash with Lourdes
Dominguez Lino of Spain in the second round.
The 25-year-old is chasing her second grand slam title
of the year, having won the French Open in June to complete a career set
of all four grand slam events.
