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Muguruza wins French Open, denying Williams 22nd major title

Saturday, 4 June 2016, 17:44 Last update: about 9 years ago Associated Press

Garbine Muguruza won her first Grand Slam title by beating defending champion Serena Williams 7-5, 6-4 at the French Open on Saturday, denying the American her record-equaling 22nd major...

No. 1 Djokovic to face No. 2 Murray in French Open final

Saturday, 4 June 2016, 06:52 Last update: about 9 years ago Associated Press

Novak Djokovic is on the precipice of history once again at the French Open, reaching the final for the fourth time in five years at the only major tournament he hasn't won. In addition to trying...

Eyeing 22nd major, Williams to face Muguruza in French final

Friday, 3 June 2016, 15:40 Last update: about 9 years ago Associated Press

Serena Williams moved one victory from her second consecutive French Open trophy and 22nd Grand Slam title overall, beating Kiki Bertens 7-6 (7), 6-4 in the semifinals Friday. For the second...

Serena Williams pulls out tough French Open quarter-final win

Friday, 3 June 2016, 08:42 Last update: about 9 years ago Associated Press

Serena Williams' chest was heaving between points. Her footwork wasn't quite right. Miscue followed miscue, until she was a set and a break down in the French Open quarterfinals. And as she so...

Two top women lose in Paris, complain about playing in rain

Wednesday, 1 June 2016, 13:41 Last update: about 9 years ago Associated Press

Yes, they actually managed to complete a match on this wettest of weeks at the French Open. Two, even. And both involved surprises: Two of the top half-dozen seeded women lost within minutes of each...

After 'long' coach's speech, Williams gets by at French Open

Saturday, 28 May 2016, 23:48 Last update: about 9 years ago Associated Press

Serena Williams was ahead, yes, but hardly at her best, when claps of thunder and a heavy downpour interrupted her third-round French Open match at a critical juncture. So during what turned out...

Adieu, Rafa: 9-time French Open champ Nadal out with injury

Saturday, 28 May 2016, 07:41 Last update: about 9 years ago Associated Press

For a decade, Rafael Nadal ruled Roland Garros the way no other man has dominated any Grand Slam site. On Friday, his powerful left wrist wrapped in a blue brace, Nadal delivered the surprising...

Sister Act: Serena, Venus Williams both win 6-2, 6-1 at Open

Friday, 27 May 2016, 06:42 Last update: about 9 years ago Associated Press

First it was Serena Williams' turn to overpower an opponent 6-2, 6-1 on Court Suzanne Lenglen. Shortly after that was over Thursday, her older sister Venus entered the very same French Open arena...

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