Maria Sharapova easily beat Samantha Stosur of Australia 6-0, 6-1 Tuesday in the second round of the Toray Pan Pacific Open.
The former top-ranked Russian, who has been struggling since returning from a 10-month injury layoff, will next face Alisa Kleybanova, who defeated sixth-seeded Vera Zvonareva 3-6, 6-4, 6-2.
"This is the first time I've really had to make adjustments in my game," said Sharapova, referring to her injury layoff. "After coming back from a long period (away from the game) you have to adjust to the speed, reaction time, stuff that usually comes natural to you."
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