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Wimbledon 2018: Serena Williams reaches third round

Serena Williams passed her first proper test with style by beating France's Kristina Mladenovic to reach the Wimbledon third round.

The 23-time Grand Slam champion, on a comeback after giving birth, went a break down against the former top-10 player but won 7-5 7-6 (7-2).

While the women's seeds have been tumbling early here, Williams has advanced without dropping a set.

She faces fellow mum and world number 120 Evgeniya Rodina of Russia next.

More to follow.