Serena Williams cruised into the third round of the French Open with a straight-set victory over Japanese qualifier Kurumi Nara.
The 23-time Grand Slam champion beat 27-year-old Nara 6-3 6-2 in one hour seven minutes.
American 10th seed Williams will play compatriot Sofia Kenin next after her opponent, Canada’s Bianca Andreescu, withdrew with a shoulder injury.
“I’m very serious when I play, but I’m happy,” said Williams, 37.
She added: “I have had a tough year since I twisted my ankle in Australia.
“It’s just been really tough after that. So everything definitely feels a little bit harder than normal, but at the same time, I know that it’s going to get better.” Read more
