Maria advances at French Open

Maria Sharapova shook off a slow start to beat French wildcard Aravane Rezai 6-3 6-2 on Thursday in the second round of the French Open.

The Russian second seed trailed 3-1 in the first set but then wowed the centre court crowd with some spectacular winners to oust the home favourite. The Wimbledon champion will next face compatriot Anna Chakvetadze.