Serena Williams and Caroline Wozniacki combine to make winning start to ASB Classic

Williams then took time to pay tribute to her friend, who became the first Scandinavian woman to reach No.1 and win a Grand Slam.

She said: “It is important, it’s cool.

“I can’t let both our amazing careers go without playing with her.

“Doing so well, Grand Slam champion, a long-time No 1, of course, I want to share the court with her.”

source: express.co.uk