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Sharapova powers into round two 3/5
Maria Sharapova put a long-standing
injury problem behind her as she
powered into the second round of the
Australian Open on Monday.
The Russian has been struggling with a
rib injury since last summer but was
too strong for German Sandra Kloesel.
Sharapova dominated from the outset and
wrapped up a 6-2 6-1 victory in exactly
one hour, sending a strong message to
the other leading women.
Her next opponent will be American
Ashley Harkleroad, who beat Shuai Peng.
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