The result put the Czechs in a strong position to qualify for the final ahead of their last group match against Denmark on Friday . Serena Williams withdraws from the Brisbane International due to an ankle injury . The American had earlier managed to defeat Serbia 's Bojana Maria 6 - 2 6 - 2 . The former grand slam champion hopes to be fit for this month 's Australian Open . Williams has won the Melbourne International five times , a record in the Open era .
Serena Williams withdraws from the Brisbane International due to an ankle injury . The American had earlier managed to defeat Serbia 's Bojana Maria 6 - 2 6 - 2 . The former grand slam champion hopes to be fit for this month 's Australian Open . Williams has won the Melbourne International five times , a record in the Open era .