• Serena Williams was in action at Roland Garros yesterday, in a bid to win her second French Open singles title. Martin Bureau / AFP
    Serena Williams was in action at Roland Garros yesterday, in a bid to win her second French Open singles title. Martin Bureau / AFP
  • But the writing was already on the wall as Sharapova, who won a career grand slam, last year, was simply outplayed. Miguel Medina / AFP
    But the writing was already on the wall as Sharapova, who won a career grand slam, last year, was simply outplayed. Miguel Medina / AFP
  • The American's comeback from a life-threatening health problem continues unabated. Patrick Kovarik / AFP
    The American's comeback from a life-threatening health problem continues unabated. Patrick Kovarik / AFP
  • Mahut and Llodra were clearly disappointed as must have been the Parisian crowd after the pair lost 6-4, 4-6, 7-6. The win gave the 35-year-old Bryan twins their 14th doubles major title.
    Mahut and Llodra were clearly disappointed as must have been the Parisian crowd after the pair lost 6-4, 4-6, 7-6. The win gave the 35-year-old Bryan twins their 14th doubles major title.
  • France's Nicolas Mahut, left, and Michael Llodra shake hands with Bob and Mike Bryan, of the United States, at the end of their doubles final match. Thomas Coex / AFP
    France's Nicolas Mahut, left, and Michael Llodra shake hands with Bob and Mike Bryan, of the United States, at the end of their doubles final match. Thomas Coex / AFP
  • Williams could not believe it as she fell to her knees to celebrate her 16th major singles title. David Vincent / AP Photo
    Williams could not believe it as she fell to her knees to celebrate her 16th major singles title. David Vincent / AP Photo
  • Williams is two grand slam singles titles away from equalling the record jointly held by Martina Navratilova and Chris Evert. Christophe Ena / AP Photo
    Williams is two grand slam singles titles away from equalling the record jointly held by Martina Navratilova and Chris Evert. Christophe Ena / AP Photo
  • Sharapova played very well except she was up against an in-form player who is looking at making history. Michel Euler / AP Photo
    Sharapova played very well except she was up against an in-form player who is looking at making history. Michel Euler / AP Photo
  • Meanwhile, hairdo was the last thing on the Russian player's mind as she tried to up her game in the second set after losing the first one 6-4. Petr David Josek / AP Photo
    Meanwhile, hairdo was the last thing on the Russian player's mind as she tried to up her game in the second set after losing the first one 6-4. Petr David Josek / AP Photo
  • Her victory yesterday has certainly made her peerless in women's tennis at this point in time. Petr David Josek / AP Photo
    Her victory yesterday has certainly made her peerless in women's tennis at this point in time. Petr David Josek / AP Photo
  • Only 111 days shy of her 32nd birthday, Williams seems to be at her career best. Petr David Josek / AP Photo
    Only 111 days shy of her 32nd birthday, Williams seems to be at her career best. Petr David Josek / AP Photo
  • Williams, who had won 15 grand slam titles before yesterday, had not won a singles title at Roland Garros in 11 years. Michel Euler / AP Photo
    Williams, who had won 15 grand slam titles before yesterday, had not won a singles title at Roland Garros in 11 years. Michel Euler / AP Photo
  • And that she did during a break between games. Gonzalo Fuentes / Reuters
    And that she did during a break between games. Gonzalo Fuentes / Reuters
  • Williams had won 73 of her 76 matches going into yesterday's final. A staggering statistic. Stephane Mahe / Reuters
    Williams had won 73 of her 76 matches going into yesterday's final. A staggering statistic. Stephane Mahe / Reuters
  • The American's winning streak has stretched to 31 matches. Another staggering statistic. Christophe Ena / AP Photo
    The American's winning streak has stretched to 31 matches. Another staggering statistic. Christophe Ena / AP Photo

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In Pictures: Serena Williams wins French Open

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