Vekic defeats Sharapova, Pliskova, Bencic advance at Australian Open

Women had a bit less work to do during Day 2 in Melbourne. Compared to men's 51 matches, they had to play 'just' 45. In the early hours in Australia, we have seen comfortable victories of Dayana Yastremska, Madison Keys or Karolina Pliskova. Belinda Bencic also triumphed in 2 sets and she was joined by Elena Rybankina and Qiang Wang.

Ferro, Sakkari, Hercog are also players who will play in the 2nd round. Ons Jabeur earned a surprising 2-0 victory, when she defeated Johanna Konta in the first round. Donna Vekic defeated 2008 Australian Open champion, Maria Sharapova.

A few players needed three sets to win the match. Caroline Garcia, Alison Riske, Arantaxa Rus and Nao Hibino were the players advancing after three-set battles in Melbourne Park. As men's part, women's does also have a lot to offer as Simona Halep and Angelique Kerber will play today. The women's draw promises a lot of action every year and it is no different this year.

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