Australian Open: Serena Williams beats Tamara Zidansek, Dimitrov out - live!
(The Guardian Sports News)

Updates from the evening session on the third dayOsaka and Gauff remain on collision courseAnd email Tumaini here or tweet @tumcarayol 9.36am GMT After a host of missed returns and wayward forehands, of course Serena Williams finished it off with a dismissive forehand return winner.The comfortable scoreline belies the fact that this was often a struggle and the American was frustrated with her level of play throughout. This could have been a statement win for Williams, but no matter. Victory is the most important thing for her and she will have another opportunity to play her best tennis in round three. 9.33am GMT Second set: Serena Williams 6-2 5-3* Tamara Zidansek: A well consolidated break from Serena Williams to move within a game of victory. At 30-15, she slammed down a big unreturned serve and then she pressured the Zidansek forehand on game point, eliciting an error. Although Williams continues to cheer and shout, she seems slightly more relaxed with the break secured. Continue reading...