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Williams raises bar at Aussie Open
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Serena Williams celebrates after defeating Daniela Hantuchova of Slovakia in their third round match at the Australian Open tennis championship in Melbourne, Australia, on Friday. - photo by Associated Press
MELBOURNE, Australia — Serena Williams got on and off court as quickly as she could in the scorching heat Friday, registering yet another record with match win No. 61 at the Australian Open as she advanced to the fourth round with a 6-3, 6-3 victory over Daniela Hantuchova. The five-time Australian Open champion later withdrew from the doubles, avoiding any extra exposure to the blazing sun during the once-in-a-century heat wave that was gripping Melbourne for a fourth straight day.