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Wimbledon: Serena into second round

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Serena continues quest for historic 23rd slam title

Defending champion, Serena Williams, reached the second round of Wimbledon with a 6-2 6-4 win over Switzerland’s Amra Sadikovic.

Top-seeded American Williams served five double faults and only four aces in 73 minutes against the world number 148.

The six-time champion, 34, has now won 80 and lost 10 matches at Wimbledon.

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“It wasn’t tougher than I thought but it was definitely tough,” she told BBC Sport.

“I never underestimate anyone. I started fast, and that’s about it.

“This is me – I’m always shouting at myself, always pushing myself. It’s absolutely nothing different.

“It’s great to be back at Wimbledon. Mom was in the Royal Box and that was really nice.”

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