Venus Williams wins first set
Venus Williams just took the first set from defending champion Kim Clijsters, 6-4.
Williams serve has been overpowering as she has won 81 percent of her first-set points. Her fastest serve speed was measured at 124 mph, compared to 108 from Clijsters.
Williams broke Clijsters in the ninth game of the set.
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