Maria Sharapova wins in second round of Rogers Cup Toronto
Russian star Maria Sharapova lunges to hit a forehand return against Sybille Bammer during the second round of Rogers Cup singles action at the Rexall Center in Toronto, Canada on August 19, 2009. Sharapova defeated Bammer 6-3, 7-6. UPI /Christine Chew
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