Australian Open 2021: Serena Williams into third round with a dominating win against Serbia’s Nina Stojanovic


Australian Open 2021: Serena Williams into third round with a dominating win against Serbia’s Nina Stojanovic

FEBRUARY 08: Serena Williams of the United States of America celebrates after winning her match during round 1 of the 2021 Australian Open on February 8 2020, at Melbourne Park in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Jason Heidrich/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Serena Williams faced off against Nina Stojanovic of Serbia on the third day of the Australian Open 2021. Williams dominated the match with her powerful volley and aces. Stojanovic gave a good resistance in the first set but her form began to falter against her opponent’s powerful shots.

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Serena defeated Stojanovic with a score 6-3, 6-0.

Serena Williams dominates the Match

In the first set, Stojanovic gave a good fight in the initial games winning 3 of them. However, she was quickly thrown away by the sheer power and force packed in each of Serena’s shots. The set ended with a score of 6-3.

In the second set, Serena was on fire her powerful shots was keeping Stojanovic on the edge. She served around 3 aces in this set. One of Serena’s serves was recorded at 200 km/hr, the Serbian was barely able to return that. Williams ended the set with an amazing ace winning the match. The set ended with a score of 6-0.

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Williams marched onto the round of 32 with the score 6-3, 6-0.

In the post match interview, she expressed her happiness on being able to play for a crowd. When asked about her next opponent, she wished her luck and said that she is lucky to be able to compete in the game.

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