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Day 5 of the Australian Open WTA wrap-up

Day 5 of the Australian Open saw solid performances of all the biggest names, while two-time Grand Slam champion Svetlana Kuznetsova and former world No.1 Jelena Jankovic treated us with the most entertaining third-round match on Thursday.

Top-ranked Angelique Kerber raced past Kristyna Pliskova 6-0 6-4 on Rod Laver Arena, tennis legend Venus Williams lost just one game against Duan Yingying, and reigning French Open champion Garbine Muguruza defeated Anastasija Sevastova in straight sets, 6-4 6-2.

Svetlana Kuznetosva

In a WTA throwback special that lasted three hours and 36 minutes, eighth-seeded Svetlana Kuznetsova eliminated Jelena Jankovic 6-4 5-7 9-7.