Serena Williams cruises in Yarra Valley Classic opener
Leading players prevail in six events laid on before Australian Open
01 February 2021 - 16:00
Bengaluru — Serena Williams showed no signs of rust as she began her season with a comfortable 6-1 6-4 win over Daria Gavrilova in Melbourne on Monday to reach the Yarra Valley Classic round of 16.
The 23-time Grand Slam champion, who is warming up for the Australian Open, was at her dominant best after a slow start in which she saved four break points in the opening game of the contest at Margaret Court Arena...
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