Sharapova beats Kremer at DFS Classic
(Agencies)
Updated: 2005-06-09 09:55

Wimbledon champion Maria Sharapova defeated Anne Kremer 6-3, 6-0 Tuesday in her first singles match on grass in 11 months, and reached the third round of the DFS Classic.

Russia's Maria Sharapova hits a backhand return during her second round match against Anne Kremer of Luxembourg at the DFS Classic tennis tournament in Birmingham, England, Tuesday, June 7, 2005. Sharapova, who is the reigning women's Wimbledon champion, won the match 6-3, 6-0. [AP]

Sharapova, who won this tournament last year en route to her Wimbledon title, said she enjoyed being back on grass.

"I tried to hit as freely as possible, even if it meant a few mistakes," Sharapova said. "That's just the way I am going to play. I am not going just to put the ball back to her, I am going to hit the ball hard and be in control.

"I like the pace of the ball," she added. "I get a good advantage, especially with my height and serve. It's a very different game from last week ( French Open) and I like it."

Third-seeded Jelena Jankovic also advanced to the third round, beating Sania Mirza 6-1, 7-5, and 10th-seeded Nicole Vaidisova topped Stephanie Cohen-Aloro 6-3, 6-2. No. 14 Lisa Raymond was upset 6-1, 6-0 by Milagros Sequera.

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