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Favorites roll to easy Day 2 victories
Britain Wimbledon Ten Heal
Serena Williams plays a return during her Women's first round singles match against Mandy Minella at the All England Lawn Tennis Championships in Wimbledon, Tuesday. - photo by Associated Press
LONDON — Back in her comfort zone on Centre Court, Serena Williams delivered an overpowering statement: When her serve is steaming, she's the woman to beat at Wimbledon. Putting aside her recent comments that led to a couple of apologies and a brief spat with Maria Sharapova, Williams looked every bit the five-time champion. She began her Wimbledon title defense with a 6-1, 6-3 victory over Mandy Minella of Luxembourg.