Serena Williams races through 1st round at Australian Open
After briefly falling behind, Williams swept 10 consecutive games and beat Laura Siegemund on the first day of the tournament.
Credit: AP
United States' Serena Williams runs to return a shot to Germany's Laura Siegemund during their first round match at the Australian Open tennis championship in Melbourne, Australia, Monday, Feb. 8, 2021.(AP Photo/Rick Rycroft)
Author: Associated Press
Updated: 2:03 AM PST February 8, 2021
Serena Williams arrived ready to race at the Australian Open.
In a colorful one-legged catsuit she said was inspired by former Olympic champion Florence Griffith Joyner, Williams shook off a wobbly start — opening with a double-fault and dropping her first service game — to sweep 10 consecutive games and beat Laura Siegemund 6-1, 6-1 on the first day of the tournament.