Kvitova, Sharapova win in 3rd round at Aussie Open

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01/20/2012 - Melbourne, Australia (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Second-seeded Petra Kvitova and fourth-seeded Maria Sharapova were among the third-round winners Saturday at the Australian Open.

Kvitova was dominating 27th-seeded Russian Maria Kirilenko as she took a 6-0 win in the first set and was winning 1-0 in the second set when Kirilenko retired with a thigh injury.

Russia's Sharapova had no problems in her match with 30th-seeded German Angelique Kerber in a 6-1, 6-2 victory.

Also winning on Saturday was Sara Errani of Italy, who rallied from a long first-set loss to take out Sorana Cirstea of Romania 6-7 (6-8), 6-0, 6-2.

Other matches on Saturday will include Serena Williams, Svetlana Kuznetsova and Ana Ivanovic.

Ivanovic is currently in play, while Williams and Kuznetsova will have their matches later in the day.

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An important American Idol betting lines recap from February 20 Guys episode. The 12 men came out flat overall with Blake Lewis appearing to have the early edge after the first hour and a half.

Rudy - was quite good singing "Free Ride" to start off.  Randy was not impressed though.  Paula thought he started off fantastic.  "Never had anyone stop off so lively" said Paula but Simon (who does not like Rudy) does not feel he has a distinct voice and was not impressed either. 

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