<p>&nbsp;Venus Williams, wearing a glittery pink dress, won her first set against Francesca Schiavone, 7-6 (7-5).</p> 
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Venus Williams, wearing a glittery pink dress, won her first set against Francesca Schiavone, 7-6 (7-5).

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