Peterson: "I've been waiting for this for a very long time" – Sports

Maria Sjarapova has five Grand Slam titles, the last of French Open 2014. Russia is one of the biggest stars of tennis, but also one of the most controversial.

In April, Sjarapova returned after a 15-month suspension for using a heart medicine, meldonium, a heart medicine.

For Peterson, the match means she is leaving the side lanes instead of playing on one of Melbourne Park's main courts.

I had been waiting for this for a very long time and still hoped to meet one of the biggest players, Peterson said.

Stockholmer, 23, had to fight in her first set when she started her first Grand Slam tournament by beating Romania's Sorana Cirstea 6-4, 6-1.

"Will be very fun"

Maria Sjarapova, ranked 30th, humbled her opponent Harriet Dart of Britain 6-0, 6-0. But that does not seem to discourage Peterson, who debuts at the Australian Open and ranked 62nd, for Wednesday's game.

I'm really looking forward to the game. It will be very fun, "says Peterson.

I'm just going to do my best and focus on mine. I have nothing to lose and I will go there and try to enjoy the experience itself.

TT: How would you describe Sharapova as a player?

A very good player. I think she has a very good concentration on the track and always gives it everything. So, I will do it too.

Easy workout

A direct celebration after the win in the first round was not enough for Peterson, who led a light workout on Tuesday before the game.

I will try to take care of myself as best as possible so that when I get into the class, everything is charged to me, "she says.

Sjarapova, grappling with injuries, said at Monday's press conference that she did not particularly know the Swede.

Johanna Larsson is also expecting a decisive match against defending champion Caroline Wozniacki of Denmark. If the defeated Swedes win their matches, they will meet in the third round.