Tennis Queen Maria Sharapova shows no mercy as Christina McHale crumbles

With her victory, the 2006 champion booked a third-round meeting with another American teenager, Melanie Oudin, who earlier upset fourth seed Elena Dementieva.

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Sharapova, seeded 29th, produced a display of power tennis, although her 17-year-old opponent refused to be overawed at Arthur Ashe Stadium.

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The former world No 1 broke McHale in her first game but not to be outdone, the teenager broke back before holding for a 2-1 lead.

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However, Sharapova held and then McHale double-faulted to go 3-2 up and, after holding, the Russian then took a double-break after crafting an easy forehand winner by playing her opponent around the court.

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The three-time grand slam champion clinched the opening set with a crosscourt forehand winner.

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Tennis Star Maria Sharapova Unveils Shoe and Bag Line

Just days before taking the court for the U.S. Open, Maria Sharapova unveiled her new line of footwear and handbags.

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It's the Maria Sharapova Collection by Cole Haan. She conceived of the designs while she took time off from tennis to recover from a career-threatening shoulder injury.

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Some young fans from the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Centers Junior Development Program got to meet Maria at the event, which was held at Rockefeller Center.

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she loves wearing stiletto heels even though she is 6-foot-2 already.

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The three Grand Slam title-holder (Wimbledon 2004, U.S. Open 2006, Australian Open 2008) loves playing in Flushing Meadows and can't wait to hit the hard courts again.

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