Russian star Maria Sharapova won a 6-0, 6-2 win over Mawantan Daria in Chechnya in the Montreal WTA tournament but Angelique Curb had to face defeat in his first match after winning the Wimbledon title. Sharapova defeated the 12th seed in the 66th minute, who could only deposit three winners during the match.

Maria Sharapova. (Getty Images)

Now five-time Major Champion Sharapova will face France's sixth seed Caroline Garcia to make it to the quarter-finals. World number four Kerber was playing his maiden match after defeating Serena Williams in Wimbledon final last month.

He defeated France's Elijah Kornet 6-4, 6-1. Kornet will now face Ashley Barty of Australia, who defeated Belgium's Allison Van Uyetwank 7-6, 6-2. American Open champion and third seed Sloane Stephens defeated local player Françoise Abanda 6-0, 6-2 to enter the third round.