Serena Williams Advances to Second Round of Wimbledon in Straight Sets

Williams made quick work of Arantxa Rus.

No. 25 ranked Serena Williams advanced to the second round of Wimbledon on Monday, defeating Arantxa Rus in straight sets, 7-5, 6-3.

The American served five aces and secured four break points on her way to the next round. She will play either Viktoriya Tomova or Tereza Smitkova on Wednesday.

After a rocky start to the second set that saw her down three games to one, Williams rallied for five straight games and finished by serving for the match.

The 36-year-old is one of the most accomplished female tennis players of all-time, winning 23 Grand Slam titles including seven at Wimbledon. 

Williams last won in London in 2016 and will look to get back on top this year.