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Top seed Serena into semi-finals

Venue: Roland Garros, Paris Dates: 24 May - 7 June

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Top seed Serena Williams needed just 65 minutes to overcome Sara Errani 6-1 6-3 and book her place in the French Open semi-finals at Roland Garros.

The 33-year-old American, seeking her 20th Grand Slam title, proved too powerful for her Italian opponent.

Williams required just 27 minutes to take the first set but was made to work hard in the second by 17th-seed Errani.