Sharapova outplays Venus in Thailand
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January 3, 2010, Sunday
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MARIA Sharapova outplayed an error-prone Venus Williams on the key points to take a 6-3, 6-4 win in an exhibition match in Hua Hin, Thailand, yesterday.
Sharapova converted 75 percent of her break points, against just 13 percent by Williams. Both players appeared in trouble in the baking heat and low sun at this beachside resort, with Williams particularly struggling to keep the ball on the court.
Sharapova, the world No. 14, displayed a solid and fierce baseline game to put Williams away in just one hour and 34 minutes, and record her first win over the American since 2007.
Sharapova broke Williams three times to take the first set which was over in 49 minutes.
The second set was on serve until the final game when Williams missed two forehands to lose the match.
"It's good to be back. I'm glad to play against Venus in my first match of the year," said the 22-year-old Russian. "I still remember when I first came here (in 2005). I was still young and had a great match with Venus."
Williams acknowledged she was a little off the pace after the offseason.
"Maria played so well," Williams said. "I was slow in my first match of the season. It's good to be here hitting the ball."
Sharapova converted 75 percent of her break points, against just 13 percent by Williams. Both players appeared in trouble in the baking heat and low sun at this beachside resort, with Williams particularly struggling to keep the ball on the court.
Sharapova, the world No. 14, displayed a solid and fierce baseline game to put Williams away in just one hour and 34 minutes, and record her first win over the American since 2007.
Sharapova broke Williams three times to take the first set which was over in 49 minutes.
The second set was on serve until the final game when Williams missed two forehands to lose the match.
"It's good to be back. I'm glad to play against Venus in my first match of the year," said the 22-year-old Russian. "I still remember when I first came here (in 2005). I was still young and had a great match with Venus."
Williams acknowledged she was a little off the pace after the offseason.
"Maria played so well," Williams said. "I was slow in my first match of the season. It's good to be here hitting the ball."
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