Seven-times Grand Slam champion Venus Williams thanked Australian Open organisers on Saturday for giving her a wildcard that will see the 45-year-old American become the oldest woman ever to compete in the singles main draw.
Images from the US Open women's singles second round matches, at Flushing Meadows, New York, on Wednesday.
Belinda Bencic of Switzerland and Danielle Collins were among those to win their first-round matches at the Adelaide International
The first set was over in 31 minutes with the No. 4 seed making the most of a weak Raina serve while saving two break points on her own serve.
Maria became the sixth woman in the Open era to reach the Wimbledon semis after her 34th birthday.
Simona Halep begins her Australian Open campaign against Kaia Kanepi on Tuesday in a rematch of their U.S. Open meeting which the world number one lost in straights sets.
Nadal set to face Kyrgios clash in second round
Coach Patrick Mouratoglou claimed Serena Williams' fitness had since gone up a notch and Margaret Court's all-time record of 24 Grand Slam singles titles may well be in peril at the Australian Open.
Nick Kyrgios needs to improve his fitness to have a chance of winning Grand Slams, former world number one Jim Courier said on Wednesday.
World No 55 Haase improved to a 2-2 career record against Zverev, including victories in their last two meetings.
World number 30 Berrettini saved five points in the marathon second set tiebreak and held on to win it 13-11 for his third ATP crown in last 11 months.
The match ended in 52 minutes as Williams played her forehand into the net.
Images from Day 5 of the French Open in Paris on Thursday.
IMAGES from the Australian Open on Tuesday.
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