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French Open: Error-prone Serena Williams survives Ahn scare

serena, playing at the French Open for the 18th time, dropped serve twice as Ahn moved 5-4 ahead in the opener in a rematch of their first-round encounter at Flushing Meadows

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Serena Williams during her first-round win over Kristie Ahn in Paris yesterday. Pics/AFP

Serena Williams during her first-round win over Kristie Ahn in Paris yesterday. Pics/AFP

Serena Williams made a slow but successful start on Monday to her latest pursuit of a record-equalling 24th Grand Slam title at Roland Garros. The American star is chasing an elusive 24th Grand Slam title to match Margaret Court's all-time mark, but clay is her least favoured surface.

An error-prone beginning from Serena left World No. 102 Kristie Ahn serving for the first set before the three-time Roland Garros champion prevailed 7-6, 6-0.

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