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3/27/10 10:36 PM | Kelli DeMario
Marin Cilic cruised into the third round of the Sony Ericsson Open, following his 60-minute victory over Stephane Robert. He is joined by fellow seeds Fernando Verdasco and Marcos Baghdatis, both winners in straight sets.
(7) Marin Cilic def. Stephane Robert 6-3, 6-1
Seventh seed Marin Cilic needed just one hour to dismiss second-round opponent Stephane Robert, 6-3, 6-1 late Saturday. After taking the opening set, the Croat built a 5-0 advantage in the second. Cilic, who did not face a break point in 60 minutes, held Robert to a mere 13 points on the return.
The 21-year-old is scheduled to meet 25th seed Marcos Baghdatis for a spot in the round of 16.
(10) Fernando Verdasco def. Dudi Sela 6-1, 6-2
Fernando Verdsaco had little trouble dismissing Dudi Sela early Saturday afternoon, easing to a 6-1, 6-2 win in just 65 minutes. The 10th-seeded Spaniard held eight of 8 service games without facing a break point. Verdasco captured all but two points on his first serve, finishing the day at 92% with 24 of 26.
Verdasco improved his season record to 12-4 and will face 23rd seed Jurgen Melzer in the next round. Melzer won his second-round clash against Alejandro Falla in straight sets, 6-3, 6-4.
(25) Marcos Baghdatis def. Juan Ignacio Chela 6-2, 6-4
Marcos Baghdatis leveled the series with Juan Ignacio Chela on Saturday, after downing the veteran Argentine in straight sets, 6-2, 6-4. The Cypriot secured four of 8 break points, losing serve only once during the 83-minute encounter. Baghdatis took 18 of 22 points on the first-serve and 19 of 29 on the second.
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