Venus dodges first-round shock
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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SUBSCRIBEVenus 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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