The victory numbers were written to 6-4, 6-4.

Williams is now ready for the round of 16 where she will face Elena Rybakina from Kazakhstan.

- I am very happy, she says in the victory speech.

The last time Serena Williams won the French championship was in 2015. Since then, the American superstar has won three more grand slam titles in the hunt for Australian Margaret Court's record of 24 single titles.

The meeting with compatriot Danielle Collins was over in 85 minutes.

The text is updated.

KLIPP: Here Federer breaks up with referees and opponents

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Here Federer clashes with referees and opponents