Sharapova survives, Ivanovic ousted in Rome

Top-seeded Ana Ivanovic was upset by Bulgarian qualifier Tsvetana Pironkova 6-4, 5-7, 6-2 Wednesday in the second round of the Italian Open. Venus Williams advanced to the third round by defeating Samantha Stosur 6-4, 6-1, and Serena Williams routed Alona Bondarenko 6-2, 6-0. Defending champion Jelena Jankovic defeated Flavia Pennetta 6-1, 6-4. Ivanovic struggled with her consistency and serving and didn't seem comfortable on the red clay at the Foro Italico. [link]