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This is an archive article published on April 18, 2008

Sharapova blanks Mattek

Maria Sharapova blanked American Bethanie Mattek 6-0, 6-0 in less than an hour in the second round of the Family Circle...

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Maria Sharapova blanked American Bethanie Mattek 6-0, 6-0 in less than an hour in the second round of the Family Circle Cup on Wednesday. The second-seeded Russian star, coming off her first claycourt title last week at Amelia Island, was looking for her fourth tournament victory of the year. 8220;I played a lot of tennis in Amelia last week,8221; Sharapova said. 8220;You just try to get the job done out there and do it as fast as you can, and hopefully get the 8216;W8217; and leave.8221; She will face Tatiana Perebiynis of the Ukraine next. Top-seeded Jelena Jankovic opened her title defence by beating American qualifier Alexandra Stevenson 7-5, 6-0. Next up will be Anastasia Rodionova of Russia, who beat Aravane Rezai of France 6-3, 6-4.

 

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