Australian Open 2015 – World No.1 Serena Williams rallied from one set down to topple 26^th seed Ukrainian Elina Svitolina in the third-round encounter at the Rod Laver Arena on Saturday.

The top-seeded American looked rusty in the opening set, but regained her form as the match progressed to ultimately pull off a 4-6 6-2 6-0 conquest of her 26^th-ranked counterpart.

Former champion Victoria Azarenka also made it to the last 16 stage with a gutsy 6-4 6-4 win over 25^th seed Barbora Zahlavova Strycova of Czech Republic. The Belarusian superstar next faces 11^th seed Dominika Cibulkova for a place in the quarterfinals.

Meanwhile, 6^th seed Agnieszka Radwanska of Poland had a routine day in the office, defeating American journeywoman Varvara Lepchenko 6-0 7-5.

The other notable third-round winners of the day include Venus Williams (d. Giorgi), Garbine Muguruza (d. Bacsinszky) and Madison Brengle (d. Vandeweghe).

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