PARIS -- Top-seeded Maria Sharapova of Russia maintained her dominance over Daniela Hantuchova, thrashing the Slovak player 6-0, 6-1 to reach the Open GDF Suez quarterfinals on Wednesday. The four-time Grand Slam champion has beaten Hantuchova nine straight times, with the Slovaks only win coming when they first played 10 years ago. "I had a tough first opponent who can play extremely good tennis," Sharapova said. "I wanted to start the match off well. It was extremely important to put that pressure on her from the beginning. I think I did that really well today." Sharapova hit 10 aces, saved all seven break points she faced, and broke Hantuchovas serve six times. She awaits eighth-seeded Kirsten Flipkens of Belgium or Yvonne Meusburger of Austria in the next round. Fourth-seeded Angelique Kerber of Germany and Russias Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova also reached the last eight. Kerber beat Klara Zakopalova of the Czech Republic 6-2, 7-5, while Pavlyuchenkova had a tougher time getting past seventh-seeded Carla Suarez Navarro 6-2, 3-6, 6-3. In remaining first-round matches, there were two upsets as and Frenchwoman Kristina Mladenovic beat No. 5 Simona Halep of Romania, 7-6 (1), 6-4, and Elina Svitolina of Ukraine ousted sixth-seeded Roberta Vinci 6-3, 0-6, 7-5; Also, Flipkens beat Mona Barthel 6-3, 4-6, 6-2; while Galina Voskoboeva rallied to beat Stefanie Voegele 5-7, 7-5, 7-6 (3) in nearly three hours. Paul Pierce Jersey . First, the Red Wings scored the tying goal after officials missed the puck hitting the protective netting, then the Kings wound up losing in a shootout. That could affect playoff positioning in the Eastern and Western Conferences, and thats a concern for everyone. Bob Cousy Jersey . The 27-year-old forward has informed the Leafs that he will be unable to play in Monday nights home game against the Columbus Blue Jackets. http://www.celticssale.com/kids-greg-monroe-celtics-jersey/. Dwyane Wade followed a few days later. Kyrie Irving Jersey . Cox started the season with San Francisco, but was released by the team on Nov. 12 before being signed by Seattle, where he appeared in two games and tallied three tackles before being released on Dec. Marcus Morris Jersey .Y. - Major League Soccers independent review panel has taken back the fine and one-game suspension it placed on Toronto FC forward Luke Moore earlier this week.Watford boss Quique Sanchez Flores believes last months FA Cup victory over Arsenal makes the league trip to the Emirates an even tougher prospect. The Hornets beat the FA Cup holders 2-1 in an impressive cup quarter-final performance which ended Arsenals hopes of winning the trophy for a third successive season, but Flores insists his side cannot take anything for granted on the back of that success.Arsenal remain in the hunt for the title this season along with bitter rivals Tottenham and league leaders Leicester. When asked if Saturdays match against Arsene Wengers side was likely to be tougher than the cup clash, Flores said: For sure.Its a completely different competition, completely different scenario, completely different match. We need to prepare because they are a very good team but we want to win.Every match is very hard in England, in the FA Cup and the league. We are expecting a very tough match.They have to try to get to the top of the league but they have very good players. Watford manager Quique Sanchez Flores Arsenal are 11 points behind Leicester, having played one game fewer, heading into the weekend fixtures, but Flores reckons the gap will prove insurmountable to close.ddddddddddddI think it is difficult for anyone to beat, Flores said. For Arsenal, they have a lot of pressure but anything can happen in the Premier League.Arsene Wenger has a lot of experience, I greatly admire him as a coach. What he is doing at Arsenal is very difficult.I respect the fans of Arsenal, they know a lot better than me, but I respect Arsene too.Every time I play against him it is an honour. He has been coaching for a long time. Also See: Mersons predictions PL questions Watford sign striker Adeyemo Get a £10 free bet! Wholesale MLB Orioles JerseysRed Sox Jerseys From ChinaDiscount Yankees Jerseys OnlineRays Jerseys For SaleBlue Jays Jerseys From ChinaWholesale MLB White Sox JerseysIndians Jerseys For SaleTigers Jerseys From ChinaWholesale MLB Astros JerseysCheap Baseball Angels JerseysAthletics Jerseys From ChinaMariners Jerseys For SaleCheap Baseball Rangers JerseysBraves Jerseys For SaleDiscount Marlins Jerseys OnlineDiscount Mets Jerseys OnlinePhillies Jerseys From ChinaWholesale MLB Nationals JerseysCubs Jerseys From ChinaDiscount Reds Jerseys OnlineBrewers Jerseys From ChinaWholesale MLB Pirates JerseysWholesale MLB Cardinals JerseysDiamondbacks Jerseys For SaleRockies Jerseys For SaleDiscount Dodgers Jerseys OnlineDiscount Padres Jerseys OnlineGiants Jerseys For Sale ' ' '