Australian Open: Serena Williams advances to third round

Serena Williams gritted out a 6-3, 6-4 second round win against Lucie Safarova in the Australian Open here yesterday

United States' Serena Williams celebrates after defeating Lucie Safarova of the Czech Republic in their second round match at the Australian Open tennis championships in Melbourne, Pic/PTI 

Melbourne: Serena Williams gritted out a 6-3, 6-4 second round win against Lucie Safarova in the Australian Open here yesterday.

The American smashed 15 aces and 35 winners en route her victory. The match featured a combined 59 winners and 23 aces to just 39 errors. "The last time we played was in the final of a Grand Slam. It wasn't easy. I'm really happy to have gotten through that," Williams said. "Definitely played two really tough opponents, but it's a great way to start the tournament," Serena added.

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