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US Open, Women Singles R32
Melanie Oudin (USA)       2 3 6 7
Maria Sharapova (RUS) 1 6 4 5

Its 'Melanie Mania' in New York as 17 year old American Melanie Oudin sends 29th seed Maria Sharapova packing from Flushing Meadows in three extremely close sets, 3-6 6-4 7-5, that lasted a marathon three hours.


Rallying from behind, down one set in the first, Oudin won the next two to enter the fourth round of the tournament, but not before a few drops of tears flowed and a roar of applause erupted at the Center. Clinical display by the American, undoubtedly.


Sharapova, on the other hand, dug her own grave with a dagger as she committed 21 double faults amongst other errors.


Oudin had earlier upset top contender and fourth sed Elena Dementieva in the second round. 

Served By: M Oudin Won By: Oudin
Oudin - Sharapova    3 - 6    6 - 4    7 - 5   
Game IN, Winner: Oudin!!! Oudin stuns Sharapova with big crosscourt forehand and its Melanie Oudin who overtakes Maria Sharapova in Flushing Meadows.
40-15   IN, Winner: Oudin!!! Sharapova pushes cross court forehand over the line. MATCH POINT for OUDIN..!!
30-15   IN, Winner: Oudin!!! Long rally. Sharapova sends a backhand into the net
  Fault. M Oudin serve lands outside the service line.
15-15   Double Fault, Winner: Sharapova!!! M Oudin overhits the second serve. Expensive double fault.
  Fault. First serve goes into the net.
15-0   IN, Winner: Oudin!!! After a short rally Sharapova sends a backhand long

Sixth BREAK in the third set. Oh boy. What next? Oduin will be serving for the match!!

Served By: M Sharapova Won By: Oudin
Oudin - Sharapova    3 - 6    6 - 4    6 - 5   
Game Double Fault, Winner: Oudin!!! M Sharapova overhits the second serve. Expensive double fault.
  Fault. M Sharapova serve lands outside the service line.
15-40   IN, Winner: Sharapova!!! Oudin forehand finds way into the net
0-40   IN, Winner: Oudin!!! Sharapova pushes off forehand over the line. TRIPLE BREAK POINTS for Melanie.
  Fault. M Sharapova serve lands outside the service line.
0-30   IN, Winner: Oudin!!! Powerful forehand from Oudin forces an error from Sharapova
0-15   IN, Winner: Oudin!!! Sharapova backhand finds the net in the middle

Another BREAK by Sharapova. This is the fifth BREAK of Serve on the trot in the third set. Wonder if one of them could hold on..!!

Served By: M Oudin Won By: Sharapova
Oudin - Sharapova    3 - 6    6 - 4    5 - 5   
Game IN, Winner: Sharapova!!! Sharapova stuns Oudin with big inside out forehand
15-40   IN, Winner: Sharapova!!! Oudin backhand finds way into the net. DOUBLE BREAK POINT for the Russian
15-30   IN, Winner: Oudin!!! Sharapova forehand finds the net in the middle
0-30   IN, Winner: Sharapova!!! Oudin backhand jumps the line
0-15   IN, Winner: Sharapova!!! Oudin backhand misses the court
  Fault. First Fault!

Break after break but this seems to be the most crucial of all. Oudin breaks at 4-4 to make it 5-4 and will now serve for the match. Just one game away from the next round, this new kid on the block!

Served By: M Sharapova Won By: Oudin
Oudin - Sharapova    3 - 6    6 - 4    5 - 4   
Game IN, Winner: Oudin!!! Oudin stuns Sharapova with big crosscourt forehand winner and BREAKS
30-40   Double Fault, Winner: Oudin!!! M Sharapova nets the second serve. Expensive double fault as Oudin gets a chance to BREAK AGAIN
  Fault. M Sharapova serve lands outside the service line.
30-30   IN, Winner: Sharapova!!! Sharapova produces a raking backhand down the line and Oudin fails to control it
15-30   Double Fault, Winner: Oudin!!! M Sharapova overhits the second serve. Expensive double fault.
  Fault. First Fault!
15-15   IN, Winner: Oudin!!! Sharapova pushes forehand over the line
15-0   IN, Winner: Sharapova!!! Sharapova strokes a stunning crosscourt forehand

Sharapova BREAKS BACK AGAIN courtesy a couple of unforced erors by Oudin. The American gives away a very crucial break. What is in store? No one knows yet!!

Served By: M Oudin Won By: Sharapova
Oudin - Sharapova    3 - 6    6 - 4    4 - 4   
Game IN, Winner: Sharapova!!! Oudin forehand goes straight into the net and its BREAK for Sharapova
40-A   IN, Winner: Sharapova!!! Oudin off-forehand lands outside the court
Deuce IN, Winner: Sharapova!!! Oudin dumps the routine backhand into the net
  Fault. First serve touches the net tap and lands outside the service box.
40-30   IN, Winner: Oudin!!! Sharapova forehand finds the net in the middle
30-30   IN, Winner: Oudin!!! Sharapova forehand finds way into the net
  Fault. First serve goes into the net.
15-30   IN, Winner: Sharapova!!! Oudin forehand drifts outside the court
  Fault. First Fault!
15-15   IN, Winner: Sharapova!!! Sharapova smacks a forehand down the line
15-0   IN, Winner: Oudin!!! Oudin thwacks a dreamy backhand down the line
  Fault. M Oudin serve lands outside the service line.

Goodness Gracious! What terrific display of tennis. Both the players are fighting their lives for points. However, for now, Melanie Oudin leads 4-3 with a BREAK up

Served By: M Sharapova Won By: Oudin
Oudin - Sharapova    3 - 6    6 - 4    4 - 3   
Game IN, Winner: Oudin!!! BREAK..!! Oudin stuns Sharapova with big crosscourt forehand winner
  Fault. First serve goes into the net.
15-40   IN, Winner: Oudin!!! After a short rally Sharapova sends a forehand into the net. BREAK POINT for Oudin
  Fault. First serve touches the net tap and lands outside the service box.
15-30   IN, Winner: Oudin!!! Sharapova backhand goes straight into the net
  Fault. First serve goes into the net.
15-15   IN, Winner: Oudin!!! Sharapova pushes backhand over the line
15-0   IN, Winner: Sharapova!!! Sharapova hits a delightful backhand winner down the line
  Fault. M Sharapova serve lands outside the service line.

Sharapova BREAKS BACK on time to get things on serve. 

Served By: M Oudin Won By: Sharapova
Oudin - Sharapova    3 - 6    6 - 4    3 - 3   
Game IN, Winner: Sharapova!!! Oudin off forehand drifts outside the court
  Fault. M Oudin serve lands outside the service line.
  LET. M Oudin will serve again.
  Fault. First Fault!
30-40   IN, Winner: Sharapova!!! Sharapova hits a delightful forehand winner down the line and crowd enjoys it too
  Fault. M Oudin serve lands outside the service line.
30-30   IN, Winner: Oudin!!! Sharapova backhand drifts outside the court
15-30   IN, Winner: Sharapova!!! Oudin pushes forehand over the line
15-15   IN, Winner: Oudin!!! This time, after a short rally Sharapova sends a backhand long
0-15   IN, Winner: Sharapova!!! After a short rally Oudin sends a forehand long

Sharapova holds serve despite constant threats from Melanie of running away with the game. Meanwhile, on the court sides, Maria Sharapova is seen getting treatment on her right arm. 

Served By: M Sharapova Won By: Sharapova
Oudin - Sharapova    3 - 6    6 - 4    3 - 2   
Game IN, Winner: Sharapova!!! Sharapova scrambles back a brutal forehand to finally wrap up the game!
A-40   IN, Winner: Sharapova!!! Oudin nets a forehand
Deuce IN, Winner: Sharapova!!! Powerfull backhand from Sharapova forces an error from Oudin
  Fault. First serve goes into the net.
40-A   IN, Winner: Oudin!!! Sharapova backhand finds the net in the middle
Deuce IN, Winner: Sharapova!!! Oudin backhand misses the court
40-A   IN, Winner: Oudin!!! Oudin sends a thumping backhand down the line
Deuce IN, Winner: Oudin!!! Oudin scrambles back a brutal backhand
40-30   IN, Winner: Oudin!!! Sharapova forehand drifts outside the court
40-15   IN, Winner: Sharapova!!! OudinnBackhand return goes wayward
30-15   IN, Winner: Oudin!!! Oudin sends a thumping forehand down the line
30-0   IN, Winner: Sharapova!!! Oudin forehand finds way into the net
15-0   ACE, Winner: Sharapova!!! ACE! M Sharapova brings out big serve
Served By: M Oudin Won By: Oudin
Oudin - Sharapova    3 - 6    6 - 4    3 - 1   
Game ACE, Winner: Oudin!!! M Oudin aims ace down the T
40-0   IN, Winner: Oudin!!! After a short rally Sharapova sends a forehand long
30-0   IN, Winner: Oudin!!! Sharapova backhand jumps the line
15-0   IN, Winner: Oudin!!! Sharapova forehand goes straight into the net
Served By: M Sharapova Won By: Sharapova
Oudin - Sharapova    3 - 6    6 - 4    2 - 1   
Game IN, Winner: Sharapova!!! Oudin backhand drifts outside the court
  Fault. First serve goes into the net.
40-0   IN, Winner: Sharapova!!! Weak return from Oudin goes into the net
30-0   IN, Winner: Sharapova!!! Oudin pushes backhand over the line
15-0   ACE, Winner: Sharapova!!! M Sharapova aims ace down the T

Hold of serve to 15 by Oudin to consolidate the Break..!!

Served By: M Oudin Won By: Oudin
Oudin - Sharapova    3 - 6    6 - 4    2 - 0   
Game IN, Winner: Oudin!!! Powerful serve from Oudin forces an error from Sharapova
40-15   IN, Winner: Oudin!!! Oudin scrambles back a brutal forehand
30-15   IN, Winner: Oudin!!! After a short rally Sharapova sends a forehand long
15-15   IN, Winner: Sharapova!!! Oudin Backhand return goes wayward
15-0   IN, Winner: Oudin!!! Weak return from Sharapova goes into the net

A BREAK in the very first game of the third set. Fantastic. The 17 year old is surely going to be the next big thing in the game.

Served By: M Sharapova Won By: Oudin
Oudin - Sharapova    3 - 6    6 - 4    1 - 0   
Game IN, Winner: Oudin!!! Sharapova nets a forehand and Oudin BREAKS!
15-40   IN, Winner: Oudin!!! Sharapova backhand misses the court. DOUBLE BREAK POINTS for the American
15-30   IN, Winner: Sharapova!!! Sharapova sends a thumping backhand down the line
  Fault. M Sharapova serve lands outside the service line.
0-30   IN, Winner: Oudin!!! Sharapova extended backhand misses the court yet again
0-15   IN, Winner: Oudin!!! Sharapova backhand drifts outside the court

An amazing second set came to end with a shot into the net by Sharapova. The American won the second set 6-4 but not before Sharapova gave Oudin a scare. The Russian tried to make a comeback after being broken twice but could not go the distance. She will serve to get the third set rolling.

Served By: M Oudin Won By: Oudin
Oudin - Sharapova    3 - 6    6 - 4   
Game IN, Winner: Oudin!!! Sharapova nets a forehand and the crowd behind Oudin goes ballistic
40-30   IN, Winner: Sharapova!!! Sharapova scrambles back a brutal cross court backhand
  Fault. M Oudin serve lands outside the service line.
40-15   IN, Winner: Sharapova!!! Oudin backhand drifts outside the court
  Fault. M Oudin serve lands outside the service line.
40-0   IN, Winner: Oudin!!! Sharapova pushes forehand over the line
30-0   IN, Winner: Oudin!!! After a short rally Sharapova sends a forehand long
15-0   IN, Winner: Oudin!!! Sharapova forehand finds the net in the middle



Sharapova holds serve after an intense battle. She needs another break to stay in the match while Oudin will serve for the set



Served By: M Sharapova Won By: Sharapova
Oudin - Sharapova    3 - 6    5 - 4   
Game IN, Winner: Sharapova!!! Oudin forehand drifts outside the court
A-40   IN, Winner: Sharapova!!! Oudin backhand return of serve goes straight into the net
Deuce Double Fault, Winner: Oudin!!! M Sharapova overhits the second serve. Expensive double fault.
  Fault. M Sharapova serve lands outside the service line.
A-40   IN, Winner: Sharapova!!! Sharapova sends a thumping forehand down the line
Deuce IN, Winner: Oudin!!! Oudin races to the net and volleys with soft hands
A-40   IN, Winner: Sharapova!!! Weak return from Oudin goes into the net
Fault. M Sharapova serve lands outside the service line.
Deuce Double Fault, Winner: Oudin!!! What a miss! double fault by M Sharapova
  Fault. M Sharapova serve lands outside the service line.
A-40   IN, Winner: Sharapova!!! Oudin backhand return goes straight into the net
Deuce IN, Winner: Sharapova!!! Oudin forehand finds way into the net
40-A   IN, Winner: Oudin!!! Sharapova pushes backhand over the line
Deuce IN, Winner: Oudin!!! Sharapova forehand drifts outside the court
40-30   ACE, Winner: Sharapova!!! M Sharapova aims ace down the T
30-30   IN, Winner: Oudin!!! Oudin moves Sharapova around the court and completely outfoxes Sharapova with a down the line forehand winner
30-15   IN, Winner: Oudin!!! Sharapova backhand drifts outside the court
30-0   IN, Winner: Sharapova!!! Oudin forehand finds the net in the middle once more
15-0   IN, Winner: Sharapova!!! Oudin forehand goes into the net
Served By: M Oudin Won By: Sharapova
Oudin - Sharapova    3 - 6    5 - 3   
Game IN, Winner: Sharapova!!! After a short rally Oudin sends a backhand into the net
40-A   IN, Winner: Sharapova!!! Weak return from Oudin goes into the net
Deuce IN, Winner: Sharapova!!! Oudin backhand misses the court
A-40   IN, Winner: Oudin!!!
Deuce IN, Winner: Oudin!!! Oudin serves,follows it and volleys a winner
30-40   IN, Winner: Oudin!!! Sharapova backhand finds way into the net
15-40   IN, Winner: Sharapova!!! Oudin nets a backhand
15-30   IN, Winner: Oudin!!! Oudin forehand finds the net in the middle Sharapova forehand drifts outside the court
0-30   IN, Winner: Sharapova!!! Oudin backhand goes straight into the net
0-15   IN, Winner: Sharapova!!! Oudin backhand finds the net in the middle
  Fault. First serve goes into the net.
Served By: M Sharapova Won By: Sharapova
Oudin - Sharapova    3 - 6    5 - 2   
Game IN, Winner: Sharapova!!! Oudin Backhand return goes wayward
40-0   IN, Winner: Sharapova!!! Oudin forehand drifts outside the court
30-0   IN, Winner: Sharapova!!! Oudin forehand drifts outside the court
15-0   IN, Winner: Sharapova!!! Oudin backhand drifts outside the court
Served By: M Oudin Won By: Oudin
Oudin - Sharapova    3 - 6    5 - 1   
Game IN, Winner: Oudin!!! Sharapova pushes backhand over the line and Oudin gets a 5-1 lead
A-40   IN, Winner: Oudin!!! Sharapova forehand misses the court
Deuce IN, Winner: Oudin!!! Sharapova pushes forehand over the line
30-40   IN, Winner: Oudin!!! Sharapova forehand drifts outside the court
15-40   IN, Winner: Oudin!!! Sharapova pushes forehand over the line
  Fault. M Oudin serve lands outside the service line.
0-40   IN, Winner: Sharapova!!! Oudin stretched backhand misses the court
0-30   Double Fault, Winner: Sharapova!!! M Oudin overhits the second serve. Expensive double fault.
  Fault. First Fault!
0-15   IN, Winner: Sharapova!!! Oudin backhand sails long

Oudin BREAKS AGAIN to take a monsterous lead of 4-1 in the second set. Only divine intervention can bail Sharapova from here

Served By: M Sharapova Won By: Oudin
Oudin - Sharapova    3 - 6    4 - 1   
Game IN, Winner: Oudin!!! Sharapova backhand finds way into the net
30-40   IN, Winner: Oudin!!! After a short rally, Sharapova forehand misses the court. Oudin has BREAK POINT again
30-30   IN, Winner: Oudin!!! Sharapova backhand drifts outside the court.
30-15   IN, Winner: Sharapova!!! Oudin forehand misses the court
  Fault. First serve goes into the net.
15-15   IN, Winner: Sharapova!!! After a short rally Oudin sends a backhand long
0-15   IN, Winner: Oudin!!! Sharapova forehand goes straight into the net

Oudin holds serve to consolidate her break over the Russian. She leads 3-1 now.

Served By: M Oudin Won By: Oudin
Oudin - Sharapova    3 - 6    3 - 1   
Game IN, Winner: Oudin!!! Sharapova nets a backhand return of serve
  Fault. First Fault!
40-15   IN, Winner: Oudin!!! Oudin sends a thumping forehand down the line
30-15   IN, Winner: Sharapova!!! Oudin backhand drifts outside the court
30-0   IN, Winner: Oudin!!! Oudin slaps a ferocious backhand down the line
15-0   IN, Winner: Oudin!!! Sharapova forehand finds the net in the middle

Oudin breaks early in the second set to take a 2-1 lead in the match.

Served By: M Sharapova Won By: Oudin
Oudin - Sharapova    3 - 6    2 - 1   
Game IN, Winner: Oudin!!! Sharapova forehand misses the court
30-40   IN, Winner: Oudin!!! Sharapova dumps the routine forehand into the net
  Fault. M Sharapova serve lands outside the service line.
30-30   IN, Winner: Oudin!!! Sharapova backhand misses the court
30-15   IN, Winner: Sharapova!!! Weak return from Oudin goes into the net
15-15   IN, Winner: Oudin!!! Sharapova pushes forehand over the line
15-0   IN, Winner: Sharapova!!! Oudin forehand finds the net in the middle
  Fault. First Fault!
Served By: M Oudin Won By: Oudin
Oudin - Sharapova    3 - 6    1 - 1   
Game IN, Winner: Oudin!!! After a short rally Sharapova sends a backhand long
40-0   IN, Winner: Oudin!!! Sharapova forehand drifts outside the court
  Fault. M Oudin serve lands outside the service line.
30-0   IN, Winner: Oudin!!! Oudin scrambles back a brutal forehand
  Fault. First serve goes into the net.
15-0   IN, Winner: Oudin!!! After a short rally Sharapova sends a forehand long
Served By: M Sharapova Won By: Sharapova
Oudin - Sharapova    3 - 6    0 - 1   
Game IN, Winner: Sharapova!!! Oudin forehand drifts outside the court
  Fault. M Sharapova serve lands outside the service line.
40-30   IN, Winner: Oudin!!! Sharapova forehand goes straight into the net
40-15   IN, Winner: Sharapova!!! Sharapova stuns Oudin with big crosscourt forehand winner
30-15   IN, Winner: Sharapova!!! Oudin forehand finds the net in the middle
15-15   IN, Winner: Sharapova!!! Sharapova thwacks a dreamy forehand down the line
0-15   IN, Winner: Oudin!!! Sharapova backhand goes straight into the net

Russian Maria Sharapova takes the first set 6-3 against American Melanie Oudin to go one set up!

Served By: M Oudin Won By: Sharapova
Oudin - Sharapova    3 - 6   
Game IN, Winner: Sharapova!!! Oudin backhand goes straight into the net
  Fault. First serve goes into the net.
0-40   IN, Winner: Sharapova!!! Oudin backhand slice drifts outside the court. TRIPLE BREAK POINTS for Sharapova
  Fault. First serve goes into the net.
0-30   IN, Winner: Sharapova!!! Oudin dumps the routine forehand into the net
0-15   IN, Winner: Sharapova!!! Oudin forehand goes straight into the net
Served By: M Sharapova Won By: Oudin
Oudin - Sharapova    3 - 5   
Game IN, Winner: Oudin!!! Sharapova pushes backhand over the line and Oudin gets the BREAK
40-A   IN, Winner: Oudin!!! Oudin slaps a ferocious backhand down the line
LET. M Sharapova will serve again.
Fault. M Sharapova serve lands outside the service line.
Deuce IN, Winner: Oudin!!! Sharapova nets a backhand
A-40   IN, Winner: Sharapova!!! Oudin forehand misses the court. SET POINT for SHARAPOVA
Deuce IN, Winner: Sharapova!!! Oudin Forehand return goes wayward
30-40   IN, Winner: Oudin!!! Sharapova pushes backhand over the line
  Fault. First serve touches the net tap and lands outside the service box.
30-30   IN, Winner: Oudin!!! Oudin thwacks a dreamy forehand down the line
  Fault. First serve goes into the net.
30-15   Double Fault, Winner: Oudin!!! What a miss! double fault by M Sharapova
  Fault. M Sharapova serve lands outside the service line.
30-0   IN, Winner: Sharapova!!! Oudin backhand slice attempt goes straight into the net
15-0   IN, Winner: Sharapova!!! Sharapova serves,follows it and volleys a winner

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Served By: M Oudin Won By: Sharapova
Oudin - Sharapova    2 - 5   

Sharapova break Oudin one more time to go for a 5-2 lead in the set without much ado.

Served By: M Sharapova Won By: Sharapova
Oudin - Sharapova    2 - 4   
Game IN, Winner: Sharapova!!!
A-40   IN, Winner: Sharapova!!! Oudin forehand finds way into the net
Deuce IN, Winner: Sharapova!!! Oudin forehand finds the net in the middle
  Fault. M Sharapova serve lands outside the service line.
30-40   IN, Winner: Sharapova!!! Sharapova races to the net and volleys with soft hands
15-40   Double Fault, Winner: Oudin!!! What a miss! double fault by M Sharapova to give Oudin DOUBLE BREAK POINTS
  Fault. M Sharapova serve lands outside the service line.
15-30   IN, Winner: Oudin!!! Sharapova forehand drifts outside the court
  Fault. M Sharapova serve lands outside the service line.
15-15   IN, Winner: Oudin!!! Sharapova pushes backhand over the line
15-0   IN, Winner: Sharapova!!! Oudin forehand return of serve goes straight into the net

Maria Sharapova earns BREAK once again to lead 3-2 in the first set

Served By: M Oudin Won By: Sharapova
Oudin - Sharapova    2 - 3   
Game IN, Winner: Sharapova!!! Oudin nets a back spinning drop shot
15-40   IN, Winner: Oudin!!! Sharapova backhand sails long
0-40   IN, Winner: Sharapova!!! After a short rally Oudin sends a cross court forehand long. TRIPLE BREAK POINTS for SHARAPOVA
0-30   IN, Winner: Sharapova!!! Sharapova stuns Oudin with big forehand winner up the line
0-15   IN, Winner: Sharapova!!! Oudin backhand misses the court

Melanie Oudin gets the BREAK BACK and gets things on serve once again

Served By: M Sharapova Won By: Oudin
Oudin - Sharapova    2 - 2   
Game IN, Winner: Oudin!!! After a short rally Sharapova sends a forehand into the net
40-A   IN, Winner: Oudin!!! Sharapova pushes forehand over the line
Deuce IN, Winner: Sharapova!!! Oudin cross court forehand misses the court
40-A   IN, Winner: Oudin!!! After a short rally Sharapova sends a backhand long
Deuce IN, Winner: Sharapova!!! Sharapova stuns Oudin with big crosscourt forehand winner
30-40   IN, Winner: Oudin!!! Sharapova comes in the line of the ball and volleys it into the net
30-30   IN, Winner: Sharapova!!! Sharapova sends a thumping forehand down the line
  Fault. M Sharapova serve lands outside the service line.
15-30   IN, Winner: Oudin!!! Sharapova pushes forehand over the line
15-15   IN, Winner: Oudin!!! Sharapova nets a backhand
15-0   ACE, Winner: Sharapova!!! M Sharapova opens with Booming first serve.ACE!

Sharapova suffered a shocking second round defeat in Wimbledon at the hands of Argentinian Gisela Dulko....! It partly came from the fact that the Russian star came off a nine month injury lay-off and was under prepared for most of the tournaments that followed.

Served By: M Oudin Won By: Oudin
Oudin - Sharapova    1 - 2   
Game IN, Winner: Oudin!!! Sharapova backhand goes straight into the net
A-40   IN, Winner: Oudin!!! Sharapova backhand drifts outside the court
Deuce IN, Winner: Oudin!!! After a short rally Sharapova sends a forehand long
30-40   IN, Winner: Oudin!!! Sharapova backhand drifts outside the court
15-40   IN, Winner: Sharapova!!! Sharapova surges towards the net and produces a sensational stretched volley
15-30   IN, Winner: Oudin!!! Sharapova nets a backhand return of serve
0-30   IN, Winner: Sharapova!!! Sharapova smacks a forehand down the line
0-15   IN, Winner: Sharapova!!! Oudin dumps the routine forehand into the net

Sharapova holds serve to consolidate the BREAK

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Served By: M Sharapova Won By: Sharapova
Oudin - Sharapova    0 - 2   
Game IN, Winner: Sharapova!!! Oudin backhand slice drifts outside the court
A-40   ACE, Winner: Sharapova!!! ACE! M Sharapova brings out big serve
Deuce IN, Winner: Sharapova!!! Oudin forehand finds way into the net
  Fault. First Fault!
40-A   IN, Winner: Oudin!!! Sharapova nets a forehand
Fault. M Sharapova serve lands outside the service line.
Deuce IN, Winner: Oudin!!! Sharapova backhand goes straight into the net
40-30   IN, Winner: Oudin!!! Sharapova pushes forehand over the line
40-15   IN, Winner: Sharapova!!! Oudin backhand drifts outside the court
30-15   ACE, Winner: Sharapova!!! ACE! M Sharapova brings out big serve
  Fault. First Fault!
15-15   IN, Winner: Oudin!!! Oudin strokes a stunning crosscourt backhand
15-0   IN, Winner: Sharapova!!! Oudin backhand drifts outside the court

First set, first serve, first BREAK by Sharapova. Brilliant!

Served By: M Oudin Won By: Sharapova
Oudin - Sharapova    0 - 1   
Game IN, Winner: Sharapova!!! Powerfull forehand from Sharapova forces an error from Oudin
40-A   IN, Winner: Sharapova!!! Oudin Forehand return goes wayward
Deuce IN, Winner: Sharapova!!! Oudin forehand goes straight into the net
40-30   IN, Winner: Sharapova!!! After a short rally Oudin sends a forehand long
40-15   IN, Winner: Oudin!!! Powerfull cross court forehand from Oudin forces an error from Sharapova
30-15   IN, Winner: Oudin!!! Sharapova forehand drifts outside the court
15-15   IN, Winner: Sharapova!!! Sharapova smacks a punching forehand down the line
15-0   IN, Winner: Oudin!!! Sharapova nets a forehand to start of with

2009 US Open Women's Singles Third Round
 
Maria Sharapova vs. Melanie Oudin
Head-to-Head
First meeting

Melanie Oudin has become the story of the tournament ever since her upset win over fourth seed Elena Dementieva. Oudin is just 17 years of age and is seen as the Next Big Thing in AMerican Tennis...! Her opponent today is the mighty Russian Maria Sharapova, who looked in crushing form in her previous two matches. 

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