Australian Open: Serena begins record bid with dominant win
February 8, 2021 02:52 MYT
Serena Williams' bid for a record-equalling 24th grand slam title started with a comprehensive win over Laura Siegemund at the Australian Open.
The American star was dominant on her way to a 6-1 6-1 victory over Siegemund on Rod Laver Arena on Monday.
Williams is aiming to join Margaret Court on a record 24 grand slam singles titles and she had no problems against the German in Melbourne.
She improved to 20-0 in the first round of the Australian Open, showing few signs of a shoulder injury she expects to be dealing with throughout the tournament.
Serena wins it in style The perfect start to her #AusOpen campaign with a victory over Siegemund 6-1 6-1 @serenawilliams | #AO2021 pic.twitter.com/80MOANh6o5
— #AusOpen (@AustralianOpen) February 8, 2021
Williams lost just 10 games in her previous two wins over Siegemund, but the seven-time Australian Open winner was broken in the opening game.
But Siegemund produced too many errors from then on, Williams winning in just 56 minutes to set up a clash against Nina Stojanovic.
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