Azarenka eases into French Open round two

Belarusian number one Viktoria Azárenko made a successful start at the French Open cruising through the first round.

The world number 27 needed 80 minutes to beat Maria Teresa Torro Flor of Spain (World No.131) 6-2, 6-1. Victoria Azarenka will next meet the winner of the match between Czech Lucie Hradecka (61) and China's Saisai Zheng (62). The Belarusian may play Serena Williams of the United States in the third round if both the players come through the first two rounds.

Victoria Azarenka is making her ninth appearance at the French clay courts. Her best result was the French Open semifinal in 2013 where she lost to Maria Sharapova of Russia. Last year Victoria Azarenka did not play in Paris due to an injury while Maria Sharapova claimed the title.