Saturday 24 March 2018 16:07, UK
British No 1 Johanna Konta made a successful start to the defence of her Miami Open crown by easing into the third round following a straight-sets win over Kirsten Flipkens.
The 11th seed was in great form as she served eight aces and won 76 per cent of points on her first serve to move past her Belgian opponent with a 6-4 6-3 triumph in 84 minutes.
Konta, who received a first-round bye, will take No 22 seed Elise Mertens in the next round.
Earlier on Friday in the men's tournament as Liam Broady crashed out following a second-round defeat to Filip Krajinovic.
You can watch more ATP Masters 1000 action from the Miami Open when we continue our coverage on Sky Sports Mix, which you can find on channel 287, and is free for all Sky customers, on Saturday at 3pm, or via the Red Button on Sky Sports Arena. The action will continue on SS Arena from 8pm.
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