Caroline Wozniacki and Ashleigh Barty safely progress at Australian Open
Number three seed and defending champion Caroline Wozniacki got her Australian Open defence off to a solid start in Melbourne.
Wozniacki was paired with Alison Van Uytvanck in the opening round, and sailed through it to claim a 6-3 6-4 win.
It was a routine win for the Dane, who looked like she was playing within herself throughout.
Her next assignment will be Sweden’s Johanna Larsson, with a possible blockbuster against Maria Sharapova to come in the third round.
She’ll be joined in the second round by Ashleigh Barty, who was far too good for Thailand’s Luksika Kumkhum.
The top-ranked Australian woman cruised to a 6-2 6-2 win.
“We have split both times we have played so I knew I had to be ready, it took me a while to adjust to the court and a few things but I feel like I am hitting the ball well so I am happy to get through in pretty straightforward fashion,” Barty said.
More from Tennis365:
-
-
Tennis betting preview: 5/1 Roger Federer to be the Wizard of Oz once more
-
I think bananas are a pathetic fruit: Andy Murray’s brilliant career in quotes
-
Quiz! Test your knowledge on the history of the Australian Open
-
Comment: Best of British Andy Murray deserves so much better than forced finish
-
T365 Recall: 2009 Australian Open final featuring Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer
-
Latest
-
Tennis NewsBoost for Tokyo Olympics tennis event as Novak Djokovic ‘has confirmed his desire’ to compete
Novak Djokovic all but confirmed for Tokyo Games.
-
Wimbledon‘Nick Kyrgios underdone, but he is going to be very hard to beat at Wimbledon’
Nick Kyrgios to cause an upset at Wimbledon?
-
Wimbledon‘I heard it crack’ – Dominic Thiem’s Wimbledon participation in doubt after picking up wrist injury
Dominic Thiem nursing a wrist injury.
-
Tennis NewsPundits raise concern about Roger Federer’s body language and ‘alarming’ attitude
“Usually you don’t see that on Roger Federer.”
-
French OpenAndy Murray explains why he sympathises with Naomi Osaka over mental health and media struggles
“I can certainly understand how athletes do struggle with it,” says Andy Murray.
-
WimbledonWimbledon 2021: When does it take place, what’s new, who’s missing, TV channels, betting, prize money
All your Wimbledon 2021 info.
-
Tennis NewsRafael Nadal ‘exhausted’ and close to ‘mental fatigue’ after draining clay-court season, says his coach
“He is going to take a well-deserved rest,” says Carlos Moya.
-
NewsNo Wimbledon mixed doubles with Serena Williams for Andy Murray as he confirms ‘singles is enough for me’
Andy Murray will play singles for first time since 2017.
-
NewsContenders for the Wimbledon women’s title: From Simona Halep to Serena Williams and Coco Gauff
Ten women to watch at the All England Club.
-
NewsWimbledon will look very different this year – here is what to expect at the 2021 Championships
Centre Court will host capacity crowds for the finals.