Sharapova exits; Li through

BEIJING - Maria Sharapova became the latest high-profile casualty after falling to countrywoman Elena Vesnina in the second round of the China Open on Tuesday.

The 12th-seeded Russian, a three-time Grand Slam winner, departed after a 7-6 (3), 6-2 loss.

"(Vesnina) was really aggressive. She hit the ball really deep today and really consistently. That kind of kept me on the defense, and I was never really able to step in and do things that I do well," Sharapova said.