Serena starts slow but wins in return (AP)

Serena Williams overcame a shaky start to defeat Tzipora Obziler 7-5, 6-0 Wednesday and reach the quarterfinals of the Bangalore Open. Playing in her first match since the Australian Open, Williams defeated Obziler despite being broken twice in the first set. "I did not feel 100 percent," said the 11th-ranked Williams, who noted the long layoff.
Publish Date: Wed, 05 Mar 2008 09:04:48 PST
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