Reigning IPTL champs Indian Aces trip Sharapova-led Japan Warriors

MANILA, Philippines -- Maria Sharapova made an auspicious debut with her new team Legendari Japan Warriors but her pair of wins in the women's singles and mixed doubles were not enough as the defending Coca-Cola International Premier Tennis League champion Micromax Indian Aces pulled off a come-from-behind 25-24 victory in the second match of the opening day in Kobe, Japan.