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Stosur charges into French third round
SYDNEY (AAP) - Samantha Stosur showcased her title credentials by crushing Romanian Simona Halep 6-0 6-2 on Wednesday to move into the third round of the French Open tennis tournament.
The Australian's power game overwhelmed the Romanian for the second straight year at Roland Garros, this year's victory coming in 66 minutes.
Stosur dismantled the world No.67 and will next play the winner of 32nd seed Tsvetana Pironkova and Argentine Gisela Dulko.
The Queenslander was shifted off centre court for the first time in five matches at Roland Garros on Wednesday morning.
With the likes of world No.1 Caroline Wozniaki and Roger Federer opening proceedings on the two main showcourts, the Australian was pushed onto court 1.
She instantly made herself comfortable, racing through the first set in just 26 minutes.
Stosur's game cooled off momentarily early in the second set with some wayward shots.
But no sooner could Halep enjoy the fact she was on the board than Stosur had broken back and seized control of the match.
The Australian's power game overwhelmed the Romanian for the second straight year at Roland Garros, this year's victory coming in 66 minutes.
Stosur dismantled the world No.67 and will next play the winner of 32nd seed Tsvetana Pironkova and Argentine Gisela Dulko.
The Queenslander was shifted off centre court for the first time in five matches at Roland Garros on Wednesday morning.
With the likes of world No.1 Caroline Wozniaki and Roger Federer opening proceedings on the two main showcourts, the Australian was pushed onto court 1.
She instantly made herself comfortable, racing through the first set in just 26 minutes.
Stosur's game cooled off momentarily early in the second set with some wayward shots.
But no sooner could Halep enjoy the fact she was on the board than Stosur had broken back and seized control of the match.
