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Maria Sharapova crashes out of Australian Open
Melbourne, Jan 18: The 2010 Australian Open started on a disappointing note for Maria Sharapova fans as the former champion crashed out of the tournament losing her first round match.
Fellow Russian Maria Kirilenko defeated Sharapova 7-6 3-6 6-4 at Melbourne Park on Monday, Jan 18.
58th ranked Kirilenko took down the 14th seeded champ in a three hour battle.
Kirilenko will be clashing against Yvonne Meusburger of Austria next.
OneIndia News
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Story first published: Monday, January 18, 2010, 14:26 [IST]