Shes had a little trouble with her ball toss today, she apologises for the second time in the match after pulling out of her serve when it goes wrong. 3.42PM: Safarova saves a set point and holds, Williams now serving for the set at 5-3. 1-0. Can she climb out of her sick bed and do it again? Safarova pulls off some brilliance of her won, a head high forehand is powered down the line. Third set: Williams 6-3, 6-7, 4-2 Safarova* (* denotes server). All rights reserved. Lucie should be damn proud of the way she played over the past two weeks and for posing a serious challenge today. Serena has only broken twice in this match, but it seems a lot more than that. But it helps that I can be at my apartment and have my family and friends with me. Serena makes it easy for Safarova too! Shes just gotten more confident in her game. , Amazing @serenawilliams!! Second set: Williams 6-3, 6-5 Safarova* (*denotes server). The weather in Paris is better for an ill Serena. Whats this? is unintentionally hilarious. Serena Williams overcame a huge amount of adversity and a determined Lucie Safarova, 6-3, 6-7 (2), 6-2, to win her 20th career Grand Slam on Saturday afternoon at the French Open. Wow! She hits one to make it 15-0. There are some huge serves in that game, which the world No1 wins to love. Safarova then shows her nerves and her first double fault of the game gives Serena the break! Serena serves to start the match. #RG15. With a three-set win over Novak Djokovic, the Spaniard tied Roger Federer with 20 Slams. She should get the flu more often. Shes unlucky on her first service point in a grand slam final: the ball pops up off the net cord and Serena puts her forehand away with ease. Her backhand isnt too bad either, a cross court rocket brings her to 40-15. 4-4. I wonder if she's ever tempted. Congratulations to Lucie Safarova, she played a brilliant match for all the fans and tennis public. 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