Maria Sharapova "swans" into second round

Maria Sharapova is resigned to an agonising Wimbledon fortnight, convinced not even chronic shoulder pain can stop her advance on a second All England Club title.

Maria, after a 6-1 7-5 win against Chinese Taipei's Yung-Jan Chan, admitted her sore right shoulder would not improve until she was able to rest and strengthen it. "As long as the doctors give me a green light, I'll play," the world No. 2 said.

"After I took the MRI after the Miami tournament (in March), the doctor said, 'You have a pretty serious injury'. "Some days are better than others. During this tournament I will have to be on anti-inflammatories, especially in these conditions when it's so cold, the balls are heavy. "It's in my hands to manage it as much as I can." Maria Sharapova is using psychology to combat the pain as she bids for a third major. "Knowing that I've won here before and taking that to the court again is important. I know I can do it," she said.