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PARIS, May 29 (Xinhua) -- Maria Sharapova felt herself better prepared for the French Open after dispatching Romanian Alexandra Cadantu 6-0, 6-0 in the first round on Tuesday.
The relentless1 second seed from Russia crushed the world number 78 in 48 minutes with a flurry of blistering2 winners.
Sharapova, who has a chance of taking over from Victoria Azarenka as world number one depending of the Belarussian's run in Paris, blew kisses to the crowd after wrapping it up when Cadantu sent a backhand long on the first match point.
After winning two claycourt tournaments leading to the French Open, Sharapova said she is now in a better form.
"I'm really happy with the way my preparation hass been coming into this tournament. I feel like with every year I have improved and I enjoy it much more," she said.
"I think I learn a lot more about the game and the point construction. I feel like I'm moving a lot better than i did years prviously, which has helped me a lot in the recovery process within the point."
"So It definitely gives me a lot of confidence for this tournament. But just like any other event within this tournament, I hope that I improve with every round and get better," she said.
The Russian, who needs the French crown to complete her grand slam title collection, will next face Japan's Ayumi Morita.
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1 relentless | |
adj.残酷的,不留情的,无怜悯心的 | |
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adj.酷热的;猛烈的;使起疱的;可恶的v.起水疱;起气泡;使受暴晒n.[涂料] 起泡 | |
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