Williams sisters have victory on Day 2 in Stanford

Top seed Serena Williams was in great shape today, as the American had no trouble in her first match, while sister Venus was also on the winner's lists, as she ousted a Canadian wildcard in easy straight sets on Day 2 in Stanford.

Serena was not completely free of trouble in her debut match on Tuesday, but she still went through after winning to Li Na, 63 75.

No. 2 seed Venus had an easier result after her match against Stephanie Dubois, as she advanced after winning 62 63.

No. 4 seed Jelena Jankovic clinched her victory after demolishing qualifier Angela Haynes, 63 61.

No. 6 seed Dominika Cibulkova was the only seeded loser, as the Czech failed to surpass Samantha Stosur, as the Australian won with a score of 63 64.

Tuesday, July 28, 2009

Singles - First Round

(1) Serena Williams (USA) d. Li Na (CHN) 63 75

(2) Venus Williams (USA) d. (WC) Stephanie Dubois (CAN) 62 63

(4) Jelena Jankovic (SRB) d. (Q) Angela Haynes (USA) 63 61

Samantha Stosur (AUS) d. (6) Dominika Cibulkova (SVK) 64 63

(8) Marion Bartoli (FRA) d. Ayumi Morita (JPN) 76(6) 63

Sabine Lisicki (GER) d. (Q) Lilia Osterloh (USA) 62 63

Daniela Hantuchova (SVK) d. Aleksandra Wozniak (CAN) 64 46 75

Maria Kirilenko (RUS) d. Anna Chakvetadze (RUS) 64 57 76(5)

(Q) Alla Kudryavtseva (RUS) d. Julie Coin (FRA) 61 76(5)