Sharapova shows exit to capra dream run
Beatrice Capra could hardly have expected more from her WTA Tour main draw debut.
The 18-year-old American advanced to the third round of the 2010 US Open, defeating a top-20 player in the process, and had the opportunity to play 2006 champion Maria Sharapova in Arthur Ashe Stadium.
But her dream run came to an end Saturday as Sharapova overwhelmed the young Capra 6-0, 6-0 to advance to the fourth round against top seed Caroline Wozniacki.
"On a day like today, I just wanted to make sure I was consistent and did the right thing, and maybe didn't go for the lines as much and just played smart tennis," Sharapova said.
"I had some, not a lot, but I played two tournaments [in the Olympus US Open Series], and did quite well; could have done better," she said. "[Now] here we are. I think the more matches you play, the better you feel, [against] the different types of opponents.
"[Wozniacki] can run all day and get a lot of balls back and make you hit tons of balls," she added. "She changes the pace really well, and gets her opponents off balance. She does many things well. That's why she's at the top of the game."
The 18-year-old American advanced to the third round of the 2010 US Open, defeating a top-20 player in the process, and had the opportunity to play 2006 champion Maria Sharapova in Arthur Ashe Stadium.
But her dream run came to an end Saturday as Sharapova overwhelmed the young Capra 6-0, 6-0 to advance to the fourth round against top seed Caroline Wozniacki.
"On a day like today, I just wanted to make sure I was consistent and did the right thing, and maybe didn't go for the lines as much and just played smart tennis," Sharapova said.
"I had some, not a lot, but I played two tournaments [in the Olympus US Open Series], and did quite well; could have done better," she said. "[Now] here we are. I think the more matches you play, the better you feel, [against] the different types of opponents.
"[Wozniacki] can run all day and get a lot of balls back and make you hit tons of balls," she added. "She changes the pace really well, and gets her opponents off balance. She does many things well. That's why she's at the top of the game."
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