MELBOURNE, Australia — Serena Williams had a wobbly start at the Australian Open — for one game.
After briefly falling behind, Williams swept 10 consecutive games and beat Laura Siegemund 6-1, 6-1 on the first day of the tournament Monday.
The victory marked the start of Williams’ latest bid for a record-tying 24th major title. As she left the court, she flexed her biceps, and later she donned a T-shirt that read “Unstoppable Queen.”
“This was a good start — vintage ’Rena,” she said. “It’s definitely good. I’m pretty good at pacing myself at a Grand Slam.”
Williams wore a