Williams beat Mihaela Buzarnescu in three sets in the second round.
PARIS: Serena Williams continues her quest for a record-equalling 24th Grand Slam title in the French Open third round on Friday, while Stefanos Tsitsipas faces the first real test of his title credentials against John Isner.
Russian second seed Daniil Medvedev and Alexander Zverev are also in action, while Victoria Azarenka will be looking to extend her best Roland Garros run since 2015.
The 39-year-old Williams saw yet another of her potential title rivals exit the tournament on Thursday, as world number one Ashleigh Barty hobbled out during the second round with a hip injury.
After Naomi Osaka’s shock withdrawal, Simona Halep failing to start the tournament through injury and early losses for Bianca Andreescu and Angelique Kerber, none…
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