Paris: Maria Sharapova brushed aside fellow Russian Vitalia Diatchenko, while Simona Halep became the day's biggest casualty at the French Open yesterday.


Maria Sharapova returns to Vitalia Diatchenko 

Sharapova, who was champion at Roland Garros in 2012 and runner-up in 2013, defeated Diatchenko 6-3, 6-1 to set up a clash with former finalist Samantha Stosur in the third round.