Even a 23-time Grand Slam champion needs to remind herself now and then how to play winning tennis. Serena Williams employed verbal motivation to help her recover from a 4-1 deficit in the second set of a 6-4, 6-4 victory over fellow American Danielle Collins in the third round of the French Open on Friday. READ: Serena Williams powers into French Open last 16“I needed to find me and know who I am,” Williams added. Even when a series of untimely double-faults early in the second set enabled Collins to win four consecutive games. When it was done, Williams and Collins both smiled as they shared a friendly embrace at the net.

Source: The Hindu June 04, 2021 17:28 UTC