Serena, Azarenka Advance To Third Round

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Published on August 30 2013 6:21 am
Last Updated on August 30 2013 6:21 am
Written by Millie Lange

(Flushing, NY) -- The top two seeds on the women's side of the U.S. Open are into the third round after a pair of straight set victories. Top-seeded Serena Williams and second-seeded Victoria Azarenka each cruised in the second round along with sixth-seeded Caroline Wozniacki. Fourth-seeded Sara Errani was not so fortunate, losing in straight sets.

On the men's side, second-seeded Rafael Nadal advanced to the third round with a straight sets win. Fellow Spaniard David Ferrer moved on in four sets. Seventh-seeded Roger Federer coasted into the third round with a straight sets win. American John Isner was also a winner in the second round of play.