Serena confident to defend Roland Garros title

World No. 1 Serena Williams came into the French Open main draw with only one title in nine months, but the American told media on Friday that she' s confident in defending her title here at Roland Garros.

Serena Williams opens clay season with a win in Rome

Serena Williams got her clay-court season off to a strong start with a 6-4, 6-3 win over 51st-ranked Anna-Lena Friedsam in the second round of the Italian Open on Tuesday.

Having missed the Madrid Open last week due to a fever, top-ranked Williams showed no signs of illness, sending down crushing returns of serve for winners and dictating the long rallies.