PARIS(AP) Serena Williams had a much easier time in the second round of the French Open, cruising past Virginia Ruano Pascual of Spain 6-2, 6-0.
The second-seeded Williams struggled in her opening match, needing three sets and nine match points to advance. But she didn't appear to have any weaknesses Thursday, breaking Ruano Pascual five times.
The 10-time Grand Slam champion has won the last two major titles, at the U.S. Open and Australian Open. But she has only one trophy from Roland Garros, which she won in 2002.