- Updates from the year’s first tennis grand slam at Melbourne Park
- Any thoughts? Email or tweet @mike_hytner
3.23am GMT
Second set: Nina Stojanović* 3-6, 0-5 Serena Williams (* denotes server) You have to feel for Stojanović at this point. She held her own during the first set, but the gulf in class has been apparent ever since and it’s all over bar the shouting for her now. Williams breaks once more and the 23-time grand slam champion will serve for the match and a place in the third round.
3.19am GMT
Second set: Nina Stojanović 3-6, 0-4 Serena Williams* (* denotes server) Patrick Mouratoglou cuts a relaxed figure in the players’ box. Well he might. His charge is cruising now. Williams seals a love service game with a booming overhead and she’s just two games away from the third round now.
Continue reading…Updates from the year’s first tennis grand slam at Melbourne ParkAny thoughts? Email or tweet @mike_hytner 3.23am GMTSecond set: Nina Stojanović* 3-6, 0-5 Serena Williams (* denotes server) You have to feel for Stojanović at this point. She held her own during the first set, but the gulf in class has been apparent ever since and it’s all over bar the shouting for her now. Williams breaks once more and the 23-time grand slam champion will serve for the match and a place in the third round. 3.19am GMTSecond set: Nina Stojanović 3-6, 0-4 Serena Williams* (* denotes server) Patrick Mouratoglou cuts a relaxed figure in the players’ box. Well he might. His charge is cruising now. Williams seals a love service game with a booming overhead and she’s just two games away from the third round now. Continue reading…