Defending women's champion Sofia Kenin is also through.
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Defending champion Sofia Kenin started the defence of her title with a straight sets win over Maddison Inglis.
16-year-old American Coco Gauff is also into the next round but two-time winner Victoria Azarenka was beaten in two sets by Jessica Pegula.
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