FORMER world No.11 Meghann Shaughnessy moved through to the second round of the WTA Bangkok Open today, beating rising star Sania Mirza 6-4 6-4.
Shaughnessy will next play Julia Schruff from Germany, who upset world No.69 Emma Laine from Finland 6-4 7-6(7-5) on the second day of the tournament.
The opening day's action was washed out by persistent rain yesterday, and the players suffered further weather interruptions today.
Shaughnessy, who reached her career-high world ranking in 2001, said the rain had initially hampered her play but her serve was key to beating Mirza.
"She is a great player," Shaughnessy said of her Indian opponent.
"She goes for her shots with her forehand being great. She has a great backhand and cut as well."
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