MIKE DICKSON IN PARIS: Serena Williams claimed her third French Open victory as she beat Lucie Safarova 6-3 6-7 (2/7) 6-2 in the final at Roland Garros in Paris.
Beyond the health mysteries and swearing controversies it is impossible to argue with the achievements of the extraordinary Serena Williams.
Surfing on a tide of industrial language and self-recrimination, she spurred herself on to fight off the brave challenge of Lucie Safarova and claim the French Open title with a 6-3, 6-7 (2/7), 6-2 victory, her 20th Grand Slam win.
Repeatedly dropping the F-bomb, admittedly in her own direction, she came back from 2-0 down in the deciding set to win for the third time at Roland Garros.
Source: Williams beats Safarova to win third French Open title and 20th Slam