On the women's side, two-time Grand Slam winner Victoria Azarenka, 31, showed off her vast experience to take down Danish teenager Clara Tauson in straight sets, while third-seed Aryna Sabalenka defeated her fellow Belarusian Aliaksandra Sasnovich despite a bevy of unforced errors. SERENA WILLIAMS OVERCOMES BUZARNESCUSeventh seed Serena Williams was pushed the distance but beat Romania's Mihaela Buzarnescu 6-3 5-7 6-1 to move into the third round where the 39-year-old goes up against fellow American Danielle Collins. NISHIKORI WINS FIVE-SET EPIC AGAINST KHACHANOVJapan's Kei Nishikori battled for four hours on Court Philippe-Chatrier before finally overcoming Russian 23rd seed Karen Khachanov 4-6 6-2 2-6 6-4 6-4. More on his impressive start — Roland-Garros (@rolandgarros) June 3, 2021AZARENKA DOWNS TAUSON IN STRAIGHT SETSVictoria Azarenka, seeded 15th, came through in straight sets against Denmark's Clara Tauson. American John Isner also reached the third round in straight sets, riding his booming serve to a 7-6(6) 6-1 7-6(5) victory over Serbia's Filip Krajinovic, dishing out 23 aces.

Source: dna June 03, 2021 02:32 UTC