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Second set: *Sharapova 3-3, 6-4 Wozniacki (*denotes server) Sharapova backs up that break with a hold. Again her monster forehand is to the fore but she turns 15-0 to 30-0 with a deft backhand crosscourt that finds the tightest of angles then drills a stinger of a backhand down the line to seal the game. Momentum once again all with the Russian.
Forehands winners (so far)…
Sharapova: 16
Wozniacki: 1#AusOpen pic.twitter.com/0aX90v7J5F
Second set: Sharapova 2-3, 6-4 Wozniacki* (*denotes server) Sharapova is not leaving anything in the locker room, smashing anything in her arc with brute force. Inevitably there are winners and errors, a pair of each setting up 30-30 without Wozniacki contributing greatly to the game. The Dane eventually features but it’s to overhit a crosscourt forehand to concede a break point. Sharapova then monsters a second serve return to set up an easy point. You get the sense that if Sharapova can channel her power game this match is hers for the taking.
Written by Jonathan Howcroft
This news first appeared on https://www.theguardian.com/sport/live/2019/jan/18/maria-sharapova-v-caroline-wozniacki-australian-open-third-round-live under the title “Maria Sharapova v Caroline Wozniacki: Australian Open third round – live!”. Bolchha Nepal is not responsible or affiliated towards the opinion expressed in this news article.
