World No.2 Maria Sharapova has cruised into the third of the Australian Open without dropping a game in her second round match against Misaki Doi.
Sharapova dismissed Japan's Misaki Doi in a 6-0 6-0 win at the Rod Laver arena without dropping a game for the second match in a row.
“I was just really trying to be focused,” Sharapova said. “I didn't know too much about my opponent; just knew she was a few inches shorter than I was.
“But it's always tough, especially when you're up a set and a couple of breaks to keep that momentum. You know, I really forced myself to concentrate and just get the job done today.”
The second seed is only the second women since Wendy Turnbull in 1985 to win two consecutive games in a grand slam without dropping a game.
“Without looking at the scoreboard, I don't want anyone to know what score it is on the scoreboard just by looking at my face or my attitude,” Sharapova said.
“I try to play every single point like I really need to win it.
“It's not really the statistic I want to be known for,” she said about the double double bagel. I want to be known for winning Grand Slam titles, not that I won two matches 6-0 6-0.”
Sharapova will now face Venus Williams in the third round on Friday.
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