Serena Williams overcomes slow start to make smooth progress in Italian Open

• Williams beats qualifier in comeback game from injury• Konta eases through, but Edmund out in first round Serena Williams fell behind 3-1 in the first set before opening her clay court season with a routine 6-4, 6-2 win over Swedish qualifier Rebecca Peterson on Monday in the first round of the Italian Open. After a shaky start, Williams began to take control with her baseline power on a windy day at the Foro Italico. When she ran down a passing attempt from Peterson and replied with a cro...