Mónica Niculescu advances to 2 round of the Qatar Total Open 2018

DOHA, Qatar
Known for slices that defy the imagination, Monica Niculescu wove a web of incredible shots to pull off a 4-6, 6-4, 6-3 upset of former World No.1 Maria Sharapova in the first round of the Qatar Total Open.

"I love it how I play and I like to be unique, and I think my slice forehand is a weapon," Niculescu proudly told press after the match. "And when I feel good on the court, then I play relaxed, I can be good and can be dangerous."