Second set: Aryna Sabalenka 4-6, 3-0 Serena Williams* Williams must be feeling the pressure a little bit here as her combatant, a rapid improver on the women’s tour, outlasts her in a long rally and an unforced error from Serena gives the Belarusian two break points. Sabalenka’s fruitless attempt at a drop shot throws away one of them but shows Williams the full weight of her power on the second and has her double break.

Ali’s top-notch report of the day’s play:

https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2021/feb/13/india-england-second-test-day-one-match-report-cricket

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