The 35-year-old world No 2 would have to wait another 24-hours before she officially Returns to court again, after Heavy Rain Stopped her from playing against unseeded Pauline Parmentier of France.
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According to AP, Williams was due to play in evening session against unseeded Pauline Parmentier of France but steady rain made play impossible at the open-air stadium and the first-round match was postponed to Tuesday.
Venus Williams, a former champion in Auckland, is due to play New Zealand wildcard entry Jade Lewis on Tuesday.
In the only main draw matches completed Monday, Lucie Safarova beat Czech compatriot Denisa Allertov 6-1, 6-2 and Kurumi Nara of Japan beat Germany’s Antonia Lottner 6-2, 6-2.
Naomi Osaka of Japan led Annika Beck of Germany 6-2, 2-1 when play was suspended.
Former No. 1-ranked Caroline Wozniacki is set to open against Nicole Gibbs of the United States.
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