Former Champion Maria Sharapova outplayed defending champion Caroline Wozniacki in three pulsating sets to move into the Fourth Round of the Australian Open where she next takes on Ashleigh Barty. Tennis Pundit Annabel Croft spoke about the win, saying, She went deeper into the analysis and further commented, She was braver, those second serves were quite outstanding and she took more risks. The fact she was able to push Wozniacki right behind the baseline on those second serves said it all.
Maria went after it and it paid off today. This really was a cracker of a match. In many ways, the ball striking between the two of them between Konta and Muguruza was even more mesmerising whereas this had dips and flows.
I thought it was interesting to hear Sharapova say she hasnt had much opportunity to play the top players in the last 2-3 years, but that it was she had trained for and it was rewarding to get that job done on the last point today.
Sharapova was also pleased with her performance, saying I thought the level was quite high.
I knew I was going to get a really tough match. I havent played a lot of matches in the last year, especially against top players.
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