Serena Williams dismantles Nicole Gibbs to reach last 16

Updated 21/01/2017 at 06:34 GMT

Serena Williams dismantled Nicole Gibbs to take her place in the fourth round of the Australian Open.

Tennis - Australian Open - Melbourne Park, Melbourne, Australia - 21/1/17 Serena Williams of the U.S. serves during her Women's singles third round match against Nicole Gibbs of the U.S.

Image credit: Reuters

Eurosport Player special offer: 12 months for only £19.99

Having passed her earlier tests against more accomplished players, Williams had far too many weapons for the 92nd-ranked Gibbs, who appeared overawed by the occasion on a sun-drenched Rod Laver Arena.

Highlights: Serena Williams v Nicole Gibbs

WTA Stuttgart

Ostapenko knocked out of Stuttgart in first round by teen debutant Noskova

16/04/2024 at 22:00

Williams suffered a brief lapse when serving for the match at 5-2 and was broken for the first time, but she promptly broke back to close out the one-sided contest in just over an hour.

The 35-year-old will now face Barbora Strycova, who overcame Caroline Garcia, in the last 16.

WTA Charleston

Wozniacki blows away Kessler in dominant Charleston Open first-round victory

01/04/2024 at 21:59

WTA Miami

Kalinina rescues match point to defeat Wozniacki, Boulter's opponent withdraws

21/03/2024 at 21:41

WTA Miami

'I'm not a cheater' - Halep responds to Wozniacki wild card comments

20/03/2024 at 13:15

Join 3M+ users on app

Stay up to date with the latest news, results and live sports

Download

Scan me