After missing the tournament in Sydney for seven years, Serena Williams didn't come back in her best form, struggling against Australia's Sam Stosur, while Svetlana Kuznetsova also struggled in her first round match.Top seed Williams won the first set easily while the next two sets were pretty tough, but eventually she ousted Stosur 63 67(4) 75.
No. 5 seed Kuznetsova had a slow start to her week, but won to Shuai Peng 36 63 61, and No. 6 seed Agnieszka Radwanska won to Sybille Bammer 64 63.
Monday, January 12, 2009
Singles - First Round
(1) Serena Williams (USA) d. Samantha Stosur (AUS) 63 67(4) 75
(5) Svetlana Kuznetsova (RUS) d. Shuai Peng (CHN) 36 63 61
(6) Agnieszka Radwanska (POL) d. Sybille Bammer (AUT) 64 63
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