Sharapova and Kvitova through, another early lost for Jankovic

The defending champion Maria Sharapova defeated American Christina McHale 7-5,7-5 in the second round of Italy Open to start the title defense. Sharapova is joined by the Wimbledon champion Petra Kvitova, who defeated Russian Anastasia Pavlyuchekova 7-5,6-4 in the same round. Fifteenth seed Jelena Jankovic was beaten by Sorana Cirstea of Romania in a three setter 6-3,4-6,7-6. Jankovic also lost in the opening rounds of Stuttgart and Madrid