Sharapova stunned by little-known compatriot

Former champion Maria Sharapova was the first big name to fall at the Australian Open after she lost a marathon match with Maria Kirilenko.

Former champion Maria Sharapova was the first big name to fall at the Australian Open today after she lost a marathon match with Maria Kirilenko.

The all-Russian affair was the first match on the Rod Laver Arena and lasted three hours and 21 minutes before Sharapova, the 2008 winner, finally succumbed 7-6 (7/4) 3-6 6-4 to the world number 58.