Author Archives: Steven Wine

PARIS (AP) — Serena Williams won her 16th Grand Slam title and her first French Open championship since 2002 when she beat familiar foil Maria Sharapova 6-4, 6-4 on Saturday. The victory completed the No. 1-ranked Williams’ rebound from a shocking loss to 111th-ranked Virginie Razzano in the first round at Roland Garros a year […]

PARIS (AP) — When Serena Williams had won the final point Sunday, she paused behind the baseline to urge herself on with one last fist pump. “Come on!” she shouted, as if her work wasn’t done — which it isn’t. Williams earned a berth in the French Open quarterfinals and extended her career-best winning streak […]

PARIS (AP) — Serena Williams won her opening match at the French Open, and then achieved a career breakthrough by speaking French to the crowd for the first time. “I’m a beginner,” Williams said — referring to her French, not tennis. Her play spoke volumes Sunday. Williams returned to the red clay that tripped her […]