Sharapova cruises past Dechy
Maria Sharapova is continuing her campaign to prolong her title at Indian Wells with a win over French Natalie Dechy. Sharapova sent Dechy packing defeating the French in straight sets 7-5, 6-2.
Sharapova’s game wasn’t however without flaws. On the contrary: Her game was full of flaws committing 47 errors against 24 winners.
A hamstring injury forced the Siberian US Open champ of 2006 out for a month. Due to the injury she had to cancel the Dubai tournament as well.
Sharapova plays fellow Russian Vera Zvonareva in the next round who defeated Victoria Azarenka in straight sets 6-3, 6-3. Sharapova defeated Michealla Krajicek in her first match.