How do you solve a problem like Maria?

Updated 2134 GMT (0534 HKT) March 17, 2013

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You've been served – Maria Sharapova, who won the Indian Wells title in 2006, took the first set 6-2 as she took control of the final in some style.

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Photos: How do you solve a problem like Maria?

Hard times – Caroline Wozniacki, currently ranked No.10 in the world, failed to cope with the pace and power of her opponent in the opening stages.

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The Dane made a poor start to the second set, losing her opening service game with a double fault but she continues to fight and sees off two more break points in the fifth game to trail 2-3.

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Caught short – The Dane made a poor start to the second set, losing her opening service game with a double fault but she continues to fight and sees off two more break points in the fifth game to trail 2-3.

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The World No.3 held a 4-2 record against Wozniacki and never looked like losing as she reeled off three straight games to take the second set 6-2.

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Real muscle – The World No.3 held a 4-2 record against Wozniacki and never looked like losing as she reeled off three straight games to take the second set 6-2.

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Time to celebrate – Sharapova celebrates after winning the title in just 81 minutes -- it was her first triumph since the 2012 French Open.

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Sharapova has now won at least one title in each of the past 11 years. "This is what I do all the work for is these moments," she told reporters. "You feel like everything has paid off."

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For the trophy cabinet – Sharapova has now won at least one title in each of the past 11 years. "This is what I do all the work for is these moments," she told reporters. "You feel like everything has paid off."

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