Maria Sharapova won a three set match to advance to the third round in the U.S. Open in New York. Maria beat Jelena Jankovic from Serbia & Montenegro 6-0 6-7 6-1. Maria won the first set easily, but the second set was a lot tougher as there were many breaks and Maria lost in the tie-breaker. In the third set Maria was up 3-0 when Jankovic called a trainer, and there was a stoppage of play while Jankovic was receiving treatment. When the match resumed Maria only lost one more game on her way to the win. Maria's next opponent in round three will be Mary Pierce of France. This will be the first match between Maria and Pierce.
Friday, September 03, 2004
Maria Sharapova advances in U.S. Open
Maria Sharapova won a three set match to advance to the third round in the U.S. Open in New York. Maria beat Jelena Jankovic from Serbia & Montenegro 6-0 6-7 6-1. Maria won the first set easily, but the second set was a lot tougher as there were many breaks and Maria lost in the tie-breaker. In the third set Maria was up 3-0 when Jankovic called a trainer, and there was a stoppage of play while Jankovic was receiving treatment. When the match resumed Maria only lost one more game on her way to the win. Maria's next opponent in round three will be Mary Pierce of France. This will be the first match between Maria and Pierce.
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