<img title="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 " src="http://images.mid-day.com/images/2017/jan/20-serena-williams.jpg" alt="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 " /> 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&nbsp;
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.

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

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

Australian Open: Serena Williams advances to third round

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