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Muguruza on a mission as she sweeps into second round

Third seed Garbine Muguruza celebrates her 6-3, 6-4 win over Clara Burel of France

MELBOURNE – Garbine Muguruza admitted she had no clue about her Australian Open opponent Tuesday, but the third seed quickly adapted to keep intact her decade-long record of never losing in the first round in Melbourne.

The Spanish world number three began her campaign for a third Grand Slam title by easing past 77th-ranked Frenchwoman Clara Burel 6-3, 6-4.

Muguruza won the French Open in 2016 and Wimbledon a year later before a drastic dip in form sent her tumbling down the rankings.

But the 28-year-old enjoyed a resurgence last year, winning titles at Chicago and Dubai before clinching the season-ending WTA Finals in November.

“I never lost the motivation,” said Muguruza after carrying last season’s momentum on to Rod…

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