In her first match since her shocking first-round loss at the French Open last month, Williams calmed her bubbling nerve and a feisty Barbora Zahlavova Strycova, 6-2, 6-4, to reach the second round.

In 2019, the Czech reached her first career Grand Slam semifinal at Wimbledon, falling to eventual finalist Serena Williams. Strycova had yet to advance past the fourth round of a major.

Lucky loser Ankita Raina of India fought past home hope Barbora Strycova 3-6, 6-3, 6-4 in the opening round of the Livesport Prague Open, for her first tour-level win of the season. New mom Strycova ...