Sharapova gets Australian Open started with win

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Maria Sharapova of Russia hits a shot to Tamarine Tanasugarn of Thailand during their first round women's single match at the Australian Open tennis tournament in Melbourne, Australia, Jan 17, 2011. Sharapova won 2-0.

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Maria Sharapova of Russia serves to Tamarine Tanasugarn of Thailand during their first round women's single match at the Australian Open tennis tournament in Melbourne, Australia, Jan 17, 2011. Sharapova won 2-0.

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Maria Sharapova of Russia hits a shot to Tamarine Tanasugarn of Thailand during their first round women's single match at the Australian Open tennis tournament in Melbourne, Australia, Jan 17, 2011. Sharapova won 2-0.

(Xinhua)