Maria Sharapova ends Caroline Wozniacki’s Australian Open defence

Sharapova beats defending champion 6-4, 4-6, 6-3Russian will face Australian Ashleigh Barty in fourth roundCaroline Wozniacki’s reign as Australian Open champion ended with a three-set defeat by Maria Sharapova in the third round. The battle of two of …

  • Sharapova beats defending champion 6-4, 4-6, 6-3
  • Russian will face Australian Ashleigh Barty in fourth round

Caroline Wozniacki’s reign as Australian Open champion ended with a three-set defeat by Maria Sharapova in the third round.

The battle of two of the biggest names in the game did not disappoint but in the end Sharapova’s fierce hitting won the day as she surged to a 6-4 4-6 6-3 victory on Rod Laver Arena.

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