Caroline Wozniacki into third round in Miami

Wozniacki into third round in Miami

Caroline Wozniacki is into the third round at the Sony Ericsson Open in Miami, Florida after defeating Barbora Zahlavova-Strycova in straight sets.

The world number six had to fight hard in the opening set as she snatched a break of serve to give herself a 3-1 lead.

Zahlavova-Strycova broke back straight away before the Dane regained the initiative with another break of serve as both players failed to get a hold on the match.

The world number 44 continued to press, and she was rewarded with her second break of an increasingly tight set.

Zahlavova-Strycova served at 4-5 to with a chance to draw herself level, but Wozniacki grabbed the decisive third break to take the set 6-4.

The former world number one proved too much for Zahlavova-Strycova in the second as she brushed her opponent aside to claim the set 6-0 and progress into the next round.

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