600!!!

Maria` 600th career victory happened this year at Australian Open in 3rd Round, where she defeated Lauren Davis of Unites States in 3 sets: 6-1, 7-6, 6-0 after 2 hours and 11 minutes.

After the match, Maria said: "I was up a break, up 30-0 and just let up. You're in a Grand Slam environment, third round, and against an opponent you haven't played before who's fired up and is not just going to give you the match."

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In 4th Round, Maria will play against Belinda Bencic of Switzerland. Maria never played Bencic before.

GO MARIA !!!

Maria advances to 3rd Round

Another victory for Maria in Melbourne, after one hour and 11 minutes she defeated Aliaksandra Sasnovich of Belarus in straight sets: 6-2, 6-1.

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After the match Maria said: "It's great to be back on this court after a great run last year."

"I had an opponent that I had never played before today; that's always tricky, but I'm happy that I got through."

"That's what we have to expect in Melbourne, and that's one of the toughest challenges of this tournament. The weather changes; one day it's over 40 degrees Celcius, another day you need a parka! Overall, I'm just happy that I could get the match in because I know many players are waiting for the rain to stop."

Aft In 3rd Round, Maria will play against Lauren Davis of United States. On head to head. Maria never played Davis before.

GO MARIA !!!

Maria shines in Melbourne

One hour and 13 minutes needed Maria to defeat Nao Hibino of Japan in straight sets: 6-1, 6-3.

After the 1st Round match, Maria said: "It was just nice to get on court and face the opportunity of playing a first match. No matter how much you train, it's always different when you walk out onto the court."

"It's definitely a relief to get that first one out of the way."

About when she heard that she is Hibino`s idol and that the Japanese player has posters of her on her wall: "She's got to take those off! It's time to put her posters up there."

"I actually hadn't heard much about her, and I hadn't seen too much of her game before I went on the court today. She actually likes the pace and takes the pace quite well. For a first Grand Slam performance I thought she was there till the end. That's impressive. She never let in, never gave up.

"I mean, experience is priceless for anyone, but especially for someone that's just starting out in their Grand Slam experience. I'm sure she'll have a great future ahead of her."

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In 2nd Round, Maria will play against Aliaksandra Sasnovich of Belarus. Maria never played Sasnovich before.

GO MARIA !!!

Maria`s dress for Australian Open 2016.

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