Venus dodges first-round shock

Venus Williams avoided a shock in the Australian Open to beat Spanish qualifier Maria Martinez.

Tue, 16 Jan, 2001 - 07:58

Venus Williams avoided a shock in the Australian Open to beat Spanish qualifier Maria Martinez.

Williams lost the second set to the 18-year-old Martinez, who was playing in her first grand slam tournament.

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