Serena Williams passed the 1st round in Australia on January 20, 2019. - Lee Jin-man / AP / SIPA

Serena Williams, 9th in the world, got off to a good start on Monday at the Australian Open in her quest for a 24th Grand Slam title by sidelining Russia's Anastasia Potapova (90th) 6-0, 6-3 in 58 minutes. "I started well, but she fought well," said the 38-year-old American, who will face Slovenia's Tamara Zidansek (70th) or Korean guest Na-Lae Han (179th) in the next round. ).

"She just cares about play-doh, and that's it, really ... I try to tell her I'm somebody, you know."

Seems like @OlympiaOhanian isn't too worried about her mother's career 😅 @serenawilliams | # AusOpenpic.twitter.com / XEvdsW4wT0

- USTA (@usta) January 20, 2020

After flying over the first run in 19 minutes, Serena Williams made more mistakes in the second (13 direct faults versus 3 in the first run), and even gave up her throw-in to be taken 2-1. But she immediately broke down and imposed herself without being afraid. The youngest of the Williams sisters had returned to victory on January 12 in Auckland, where she had won before her daughter her first tournament since the birth of Olympia in September 2017.

🇩đŸ‡ș Serena Williams is now 73-1 in the first round of majors after defeating Potapova 6-0, 6-3.

👏 1 down 6 more to go. AusOpen pic.twitter.com/zKu86hDMkh

- BET.co.za (@betcoza) January 20, 2020

"She doesn't realize it, all that matters to her is the plasticine. However, I tell her that I am someone! ”Said Serena Williams with a laugh. "In my neighborhood, I'm just" Olympia's mom "... and I love it!", She added.

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