Serena Williams began her bid for a ninth Miami Open title by beating Christina McHale, 6-3, 5-7, 6-2, in Key Biscayne, Fla. Williams, seeded No. 1, earned her 19th consecutive victory in the tournament and has not lost there since the 2012 quarterfinals.
Sports Briefing | Tennis: Serena Williams Opens Bid for 9th Florida Title
