Maria Sharapova advanced to the Wimbledon third round after defeating British wildcard Laura Robson. The Russian former champion won 7-6, 6-3 on Number One court. However, 17-year-old Robson, ranked 254, delighted the home crowd by roaring into a surprising 4-1 lead in the first set. Fifth seed Sharapova, initially tetchy, fought back impressively to force and win the first set tiebreak 7-4. She then closed out the match in the second set, overcoming the partisan atmosphere and Robson’s spirited challenge.
Maria Sharapova overcame Briton Laura Robson and a partisan crowd on Number One court to reach the Wimbledon third round on Friday.
The Russian former champion won 7-6 6-3 but the 17-year-old Robson, world number 254, delighted the home fans by roaring into a 4-1 lead in the first set. Fifth seed Sharapova grew increasingly tetchy as the crowd sensed a huge upset but she fought back to force a tiebreak which she won 7-4.
Labels: Laura Robson, Wimbledon 2011
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