Melbourne, Australia ? Andy Roddick fired 17 aces in a 6-1, 6-2, 6-2 win over French qualifier Julien Benneteau today, hustling through the third round at the Australian Open.

Maria Sharapova also didn’t waste time in the heat, routing Jelena Kostanic, 6-0, 6-1, and advancing to a possible fourth-round showdown with Serena Williams.