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Serena Williams and Roger Federer made swift progress as the leading names were untroubled in the third day session of the Australian Open.
Women's top seed Williams beat Taiwan's Hsieh Su-Wei 6-1 6-2 on Rod Laver Arena before men's second seed Federer saw off Alexandr Dolgopolov 6-3 7-5 6-1.
"Conditions are extremely quick, so you're not going to find much rhythm," he said. "I thought I served great."
Maria Sharapova beat Belarusian Aliaksandra Sasnovich 6-2 6-1.
Novak Djokovic plays Quentin Halys in Wednesday's late session, while British number ones Andy Murray and Jo Konta resume their campaigns in the second round on Thursday.
Venus fined for media snub
World number 10 and seven-times Grand Slam champion Venus Williams was given a $5,000 (£3,532) fine for failing to appear at a news conference on Tuesday.
The American, 35, did not fulfil her post-match media commitments after losing in straight sets to Britain's Jo Konta.
Williams was fined $3,000 by the International Tennis Federation at last year's French Open for skipping her media duties following a first-round defeat by Sloane Stephens.
"I'd say it was pretty mediocre today. It's actually something that I had to add, because I was getting really frustrated losing to my hitting partner all the time."Maria Sharapova reveals the motivation behind her new willingness to play the drop shot.
Australian Open: Serena Williams & Roger Federer through - BBC Sport
Women's top seed Williams beat Taiwan's Hsieh Su-Wei 6-1 6-2 on Rod Laver Arena before men's second seed Federer saw off Alexandr Dolgopolov 6-3 7-5 6-1.
"Conditions are extremely quick, so you're not going to find much rhythm," he said. "I thought I served great."
Maria Sharapova beat Belarusian Aliaksandra Sasnovich 6-2 6-1.
Novak Djokovic plays Quentin Halys in Wednesday's late session, while British number ones Andy Murray and Jo Konta resume their campaigns in the second round on Thursday.
Venus fined for media snub
World number 10 and seven-times Grand Slam champion Venus Williams was given a $5,000 (£3,532) fine for failing to appear at a news conference on Tuesday.
The American, 35, did not fulfil her post-match media commitments after losing in straight sets to Britain's Jo Konta.
Williams was fined $3,000 by the International Tennis Federation at last year's French Open for skipping her media duties following a first-round defeat by Sloane Stephens.
"I'd say it was pretty mediocre today. It's actually something that I had to add, because I was getting really frustrated losing to my hitting partner all the time."Maria Sharapova reveals the motivation behind her new willingness to play the drop shot.
Australian Open: Serena Williams & Roger Federer through - BBC Sport
