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Muguruza wins French Open, denying Williams 22nd major title

Saturday, 4 June 2016, 17:44 Last update: about 11 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 11 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 11 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 11 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...

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