Williams hits rock bottom
Serena Williams crashed to the worst Grand Slam defeat of her career on Tuesday when she slumped to a dramatic and thrilling 4-6, 7-6 (7/5), 6-3 French Open loss to France's world 111 Virginie Razzano.
It was the 30-year-old American's first ever exit at the opening round stage of her 47-event Grand Slam career and her earliest loss at a major since she was knocked out of the Australian Open in second round by sister Venus in 1998.
On a night of unbearable tension on Philippe Chatrier Court, Williams saved seven match points in the ninth game of the nerve-jangling decider.
"I'm disappointed, but that's life, things could be worse," said 13-time Grand Slam winner Williams, who missed last year's Roland Garros as she battled life-threatening blood clots in her lungs.
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