Summary
MELBOURNE, Australia - Venus Williams showed no ill effects from her extended layoff, returning at the Australian Open with a 6-2, 6- 1 victory today over American teenager Ashley Harkleroad.
Sidelined for almost six months last season because of an abdominal injury, the third-seeded Williams won in her first major since losing the Wimbledon final to sister Serena in July.See the full content of this document
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Venus Shows Winning Form
Williams served at speeds up to 119 mph and won 75 percent of points on her first serve. She didn't waste any time, between points or on them, producing 27 winners against Harkle...
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