Sharapova cruises into third round at China Open
BEIJING — Five-time major winner Maria Sharapova moved into the third round of the China Open with ease on Tuesday, while Poland's Agnieszka Radwanska late-season slump continued with another early loss.
The fourth-seeded Sharapova saved seven of nine break points she faced in a 6-2, 6-2 win over Ukrainian Elina Svitolina, a semifinalist last week at the Wuhan Open.
Radwanska, the fifth seed, was beaten by Italy's Roberta Vinci 6-4, 6-4. Since winning the Canadian Open in August, Radwanska hasn't advanced past the quarterfinals in five events.
All of the big men's names are in action on Tuesday, with Novak Djokovic, Rafael Nadal and Andy Murray playing their opening matches.
On the women's side, No. 1 Serena Williams takes on Tsvetana Pironkova of Bulgaria, and her sister Venus plays France's Caroline Garcia.
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