Maria d. Williams

Maria beat Williams 6-4, 6-3 in the first round at the Hobart International - Hobart. Maria won 65 of 121 points (54%). Maria hit 1 ace to 1 and won 74% of points behind the first serve (20/27) against 58% for Williams. Maria converted 5 of 11 break points and saved 0 of 2 faced; Williams converted 2 of 2. Williams double-faulted 5 times. The match was played on hard in Australia.