Sania destroys Shaughnessy

August 08, 2006

Sania Mirza showed signs of her fine form with a straight-set victory over former world no. 11 Meghan Shaunessy in the first round of the $1.3 million Acura Classic WTA Tour event in San Diego, California.

Sania, whose ranking has slipped to 44, posted a crisp 6-3 6-1 over Shaugnessy, who has four career titles to her credit, to sail into the second round of the US hard court event on Wednesday.

The 19-year old Indian next plays Katarina Srebotnik of Slovakia in the second round later on Wednesday.