The Australian Open 2017 is making all the right noises. The veterans Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal, Novak Djokovic and Andy Murray are already through to the second round.
Read: Roger Federer's first round win: Set-by-set analysis
In the women's division, the likes of Serena Williams, Angelique Kerber, Venus Williams, Agnieszka Radwanska, Garbine Muguruza and Eugenie Bouchard have progressed to the next round.
Day 3 of Australian Open 2017 features Venus Williams, Kerber, Bouchard and Jelena Jankovic -- all top billed women's players -- in singles matches.
Here's how the women's players fared so far
Eugenie Bouchard
The Canadian glam-girl wasted no time in winning her opening match of Australian Open 2017 in a 6-0 6-4 victory over America's Louisa Chirico.
Next opponent: Peng Shuai (China).
Venus Williams
The veteran star, still going strong at 36, beat Kateryna Kozlova, 7-6 (5), 7-5 in her first round match.
Next opponent: Stefanie Vögele (Switzerland).
Angelique Kerber
The 28-year-old, ranked number 1 in the world, won 6-2 5-7 6-2 against Lesia Tsurenko in her first round match.
Next opponent: Carina Witthoeft (Germany).
Schedule of play
Date: January 18
Time: 11am local time (5:30 am IST) onwards
Venue: Rod Laver Arena
Stefanie Voegele (SUI) vs Venus Williams (USA)
Angelique Kerber (GER) vs Carina Witthoeft (GER)
Venue: Hisense Arena
Time: 12:30 pm local time (7 am IST) onwards
Jelena Jankovic (SRB) vs Julia Goerges (GER)
Shuai Peng (CHN)vs Eugenie Bouchard (CAN)
Where to watch live
India: TV: Sony Six and Sony Six HD. Live Streaming: Sonyliv and Yupp TV.
Australia: TV: Channel 7. Live Streaming: 7 Live.
UK: TV: EuroSport. Live Streaming: EuroSport Player.
USA: TV: ESPN 3 and ESPN 2. Live Streaming: Watch ESPN.
Live updates: WTA Twitter, Aus Open Twitter.
