The Spanish third seed cruised to a 6-0 6-4 win on Rod Laver Arena, needing just an hour to advance into the second round.
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Muguruza happy with form at Aus Open
Garbine Muguruza is pleased with her form after starting the Australian Open with a convincing win over Anett Kontaveit.
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Muguruza is considered among the favourites to challenge Serena Williams at the year's first grand slam.
The 22-year-old said her performance was a pleasing way to start her campaign at Melbourne Park.
"It was definitely a good start," Muguruza said.
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"Well, you never know how it's going to go, first match always in a grand slam.
"I'm pretty pleased of my level, and obviously that I was really concentrated during the whole match."
Muguruza will face Belgian Kirsten Flipkens in the second round.
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