DEFENDING champion Serena Williams became the first player into the second round of the 2008 championships in Melbourne today.She beat Slovakian-born Australian Jarmilla Gajdosova in straight sets in one hour and two minutes in the first match on centre court. After fighting off a comeback from the 20-year-old in the first set the No.7 seed won 6-3 6-3. She squandered a 3-1 lead in the opening set to let Gajdosova back into the game before regaining her composure. Williams broke serve twice in the final set to record a straight forward win. The younger of the WIlliams sisters is bidding to win the title for a fourth time after her successes in 2003, 2005 and last year.
January 13, 2008
Serena wins Aussie Opener
DEFENDING champion Serena Williams became the first player into the second round of the 2008 championships in Melbourne today.She beat Slovakian-born Australian Jarmilla Gajdosova in straight sets in one hour and two minutes in the first match on centre court. After fighting off a comeback from the 20-year-old in the first set the No.7 seed won 6-3 6-3. She squandered a 3-1 lead in the opening set to let Gajdosova back into the game before regaining her composure. Williams broke serve twice in the final set to record a straight forward win. The younger of the WIlliams sisters is bidding to win the title for a fourth time after her successes in 2003, 2005 and last year.
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