The Russian, who is seeded 30 at Melbourne Park, bundled Denmark's world number three Wozniacki out of the tournament 6-4, 4-6, 6-3 to set up a last 16 clash with local hope Ash Barty.
Sharapova dumps defending champion Wozniacki from Open
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