LOS ANGELES: Seven-time Grand Slam Champion Venus Williams powered into the third round of the WTA clay court tournament at Charleston on Wednesday (Thursday in Manila) with a 6-4, 6-2 victory over Alison Riske.

Williams, seeded third and seeking a 50th career WTA title this week, fired 20 winners, displaying a sharp service game in a match lasting less than 90 minutes.

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