After 3 hours and 30 minutes of struggle, the world no. 1 sails through. Serena never looked comfortable out there, as all three sets went into tie-breakers. Serena's powerful play was plagued by unforced errors, which made it difficult for her to dictate the terms throughout the match. The spirited Russian Vera Dushevina made it a worthwhile contest for her and forced Serena to push the limits till the end. It was a great contest, but Serena showed the world that why she is world no. 1 by hitting superb shots at the crucial juncture of the match and emerged victorious.

And the woes continues for the world no. 1, as the spirited Russian holds on and takes the final set in to a tie-breaker. Interestingly match, as all the three sets have gone into tie-breakers. Its 6-6 and the tie-breaker is on in the final set.