Maria Sharapova takes on Melinda Czink during first-round action at the U.S. Open in New York

Maria Sharapova of Russia waves to the cheering crowd after defeating Melinda Czink of Hungary in the second set during first-round action at the U.S. Open held at the National Tennis Center on August 27, 2012 in New York. Sharapova won 6-2, 6-2. UPI Photo/Monika Graff