Slovakian Hantuchova saw off American Vania King 6-2 6-3 earlier on Friday with an impressive performance.

BBC: Serena and Venus battle through

She will be replaced by Vania King, with Melanie Oudin, Liezel Huber and Alexa Glatch competing the team.

BBC: Serena Williams

Caroline Wozniacki also advanced with a 6-1 6-0 win over American Vania King.

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Meanwhile, top seed Jelena Jankovic had a 7-5 6-2 victory over Vania King.

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Varvara Lepchenko, Madison Keys, Sloane Stephens, Bethanie Mattek-Sands, Vania King and Melanie Oudin all advanced to the second round without losing a set.

WSJ: Heard on the Field

Teenage Dane Wozniacki came from a break down in the deciding set to beat Vania King of the United States, 5-7 6-2 6-4.

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The fourth singles rubber was subsequently scrapped, with Sarah Errani and Roberta Vinci winning 4-6 6-4 11-9 against Vania King and Liezel Huber in the remaining doubles contest.

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