Serena Williams two short of Steffi Graf’s record after beating Lucie Safarova to win the French Open – in pictures

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  Serena Williams returns a shot against Lucie Safarova in the final. Clive Brunskill / Getty Images

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  A wide view of the centre court as Williams took on Safarova in Paris. David Vincent / AP Photo

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  Safarova serves in the second set which she won against Williams in the women’s singles final. Julian Finney / Getty Images

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  Serena Williams returns a volley during a rally at the Roland Garros stadium. AP Photo / Christophe Ena

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  Serena Williams celebrates after winning the match point. Clive Brunskill / Getty Images

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  Julian Finney / Getty Images

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  Lucie Safarova took one set off Serena Williams. Pascal Rossignol / Reuters

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  Serena Williams celebrates after winning the match point. Clive Brunskill / Getty Images

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  Williams shrugged off pre-match fitness problems and a bout of anxiety midway through the final to beat Safarova. Francois Mori / AP Photo