Sharapova faces tough Sugiyama test

Maria Sharapova, yet to drop a game so far this Championship, is bracing herself for a tough third-round clash with veteran Ai Sugiyama on Saturday.

The 20-year-old former champion has won both previous meetings, including a quarter-final during her triumphant run to the title three years ago, but Sharapova had to come from a set down each time and is preparing for another difficult test.