Serena sets up Venus clash on return after COVID-19 hiatus

[ASFN Admin]

The top seed will face Venus at the outdoor hard court tournament after her unseeded sister beat former world number one Victoria Azarenka 6-3 6-2 in her first-round match. Serena made a wobbly start in the first set against fellow American Pera but quickly found her footing, firing off seven aces and saving 11 of 13 break points to win 4-6 6-4 6-1, later telling reporters she was pleased with her competitiveness.

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