Cincinnati Open: Sania in second round

World no 40 Mirza hardly broke a sweat as a shoulder strain to her opponent smoothened her passage at Cincinnati.

Sania Mirza hardly broke a sweat as a recurring shoulder strain to her opponent Alexandra Stevenson smoothened her passage to the second round of the singles at the USD 175,000 WTA Tour event in Cincinnati, USA, on Tuesday.

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The 19-year old Indian was up 6-1, 2-0 when the local girl, a lucky loser, threw in the towel.

The Hyderabadi lass, world No 40, next faces Emma Laine of Finland. The 66th ranked Laine scored a minor upset, ousting Sybille Bammer of Austria (44) 6-3 6-1.