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Williams sisters coast through to last 16 of Oz Open

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ANI Melbourne

World number one Serena Williams brushed aside her Ukrainian opponent Elina Svitolina in three sets to stroll into the fourth round of the Australian Open in Melbourne.

Losing the first set, Serena stormed back to secure a 4-6, 6-2, 6-0 victory over Elina to advance to the next round of the first grand slam of the year.

Moreover, Venus Williams also fought stoutly to secure a 4-6 7-6 (7-3) 6-1 victory over her Italian opponent Camila Giorgi after losing the first set.

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First Published: Jan 24 2015 | 2:38 PM IST

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