Serena Williams Reaches 4th Round At Ericsson

KEY BISCAYNE (CBSMiami/AP) - Serena Williams advanced to the fourth round of the Sony Ericsson Open by beating Roberta Vinci 6-2, 6-1 Saturday.

Williams dominated with her serve and played patiently from the baseline, winning a succession of long rallies. She hit 25 winners while committing 20 unforced errors.

Seeded 10th, Williams is making her return to tournament tennis after a two-month absence because of a left ankle injury. At No. 20, Vinci is the highest-ranked player Williams has beaten this year.

Williams is seeking a record sixth title in Key Biscayne.