Ruthless Serena makes strong start in Melbourne return
15 January 2019 |
10:25 am
Serena Williams made a ruthless start to her quest for a record-equalling 24th Grand Slam singles title with a 6-0 6-2 victory over unseeded German Tatjana Maria in the first round of the Australian Open on Tuesday (January 15).
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