Maria Sharapova makes quick work of Lindsay Davenport at Australian Open
Lindsay Davenport was not a big challenge to fifth-seeded Maria Sharapova who defeated her 6-1 6-3 in little over an hour.
Sharapova took the first set in just 26 minutes. The second set was much more competitive, but still Davenport couldn't find an answer to Sharapova's confident play and devastating form.
Everybody was disappointed that these two former world number ones had to meet as early as in the second round of the 2008 Australian Open. However, we must admit that the comeback mom Lindsay Davenport didn’t live up to the expectations, as we were expecting a much tougher battle and a continuation of her more than impressive comeback.
Davenport herself is not satisfied with her performance, but is still optimistic (and she should be!). "I know I can play better than I did here this week," said the former Australian Open champion. "I've got to figure out a way to play better again at the bigger tournaments."
Maria Sharapova will face fellow Russian Elena Vesnina in round three. (photo via Getty Images)
Lindsay Davenport overcame Aravane Rezai in just 51 minutes to win ASB Classic in Auckland, New Zealand, her third title in four tournaments played since her comeback. The final score was 6-2 6-2.
Lindsay Davenport reached her third final in four tournaments since her comeback with a 6-4 6-3 victory over sixth seed Tamira Paszek at the ASB Classic in Auckland, New Zealand.
Former world number one Lindsay Davenport recently talked about her calendar plans for 2008 and Roland Garros is a tournament she will most certainly skip. Davenport, a mother of a five-month-old Jagger, plans to take part in three Grand Slams in 2008 – the Australian Open and Wimbledon are a priority, while she’ll play at the US Open if everything goes according to plan.


