French Open 2020: In battle of US Open winners, Dominic Thiem beats Marin Cilic; Serena Williams overcomes patchy start
(WorldNews Sport)

Paris: Serena Williams made a slow but successful start Monday to her latest pursuit of a record-equalling 24th Grand Slam title at Roland Garros while US Open winner Dominic Thiem navigated a testing first-round tie against former major champion Marin Cilic. 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 Williams left world number 102 Kristie Ahn serving for the first set before the three-time...