The search for alternative lifestyles was driven by college students, whose numbers exploded during the 1960s, and who were the only group with the spare time and cash to attend love-ins, be-ins and yogic retreats.

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After dominating the first set, two stunning winners - a backhand down the line and crosscourt forehand winner - saw the two-time semi-finalist, whose only Grand Slam title came at the 2005 US Open, break to love to seal it and she opened the second with a confident hold.

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