MELBOURNE, Australia — The latest from the Australian Open on Saturday (all times local):
2 p.m.
Victoria Azarenka has cruised into the fourth round with another quick victory, dispatching Japanese qualifier Naomi Osaka 6-1, 6-1 in 56 minutes.
The two-time Australian Open champion, seeded 14th this year, has lost just five games in three matches so far at Melbourne Park.
Azarenka had 24 winners to only four for Osaka, who was making her Grand Slam main draw debut.
Azarenka said after the match, "It wasn't easy for sure, especially when you don't know who you play.