Three‑time champion Serena Williams was stunned in the French Open third round by unseeded American Sofia Kenin.
Played 6 sets in less than 10 hours 😂 Thank you everyone ❤️ pic.twitter.com/KBkF9yKqDm
— Sofia Kenin (@SofiaKenin) May 16, 2019
Williams was seeded 10th but lost 6‑2 7‑5 to the 20‑year‑old compatriot, who was at times booed by the crowd.
The defeat means Williams' quest to equal Margaret Court's record of 24 Grand Slam singles titles continues.
Williams' defeat followed the shock exit by world number one Naomi Osaka a few hours earlier and leaves only three top‑10 players in the women's draw.
BBC
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