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US Open 2013: Venus Williams, Agnieszka Radwanska and Li Na all safely through

Monday 26 August 2013 22:49, UK

Venus Williams of the United States of America plays a forehand during her women's singles first round match against Kirsten Flipkens of Belgium first round match on Day One of the 2013 US Open
Image: Venus Williams: Was not expected to put in such a strong performance

Venus Williams gave a signal of intent by thrashing 12th seed Kirsten Flipkens 6-1 6-2 in the first round of the US Open at Flushing Meadows.

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