Serena Williams of the US in action during her Australian Open first round win over Germany's Laura Siegemund in Melbourne. Photo: Reuters/Loren ElliottSerena Williams and Naomi Osaka made flying starts to their Australian Open campaigns. Wearing a striking one-legged catsuit that she later revealed was inspired by 1980s athletics star Florence Griffith Joyner, Williams brushed aside Germany's Laura Siegemund 6-1 6-1 in just 56 minutes. The 40-year-old, who is playing in a record 88th grand slam main draw, defeated 35-year-old Kirsten Flipkens 7-5 6-2. Three-time grand slam winner Angelique Kerber was a shock casualty though.

Source: Irish Independent February 08, 2021 09:56 UTC