Eighth seed Venus Williams survived her toughest test at the Australian Open to beat Indian Sania Mirza 7-6 6-4 and reach the fourth round on Saturday. Mirza produced a superb performance but American Williams eventually wore her down to reach the last 16 and will next meet Li Na of China or Polish qualifier Marta Domachowska.
India Mirza, seeded 31st, made an excellent start by snatching an early break but the Wimbledon champion broke and took her ace count to seven while serving out for victory.
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