Williams fell way behind and could not put together a comeback against a much younger and less-experienced opponent.
PARIS — Serena Williams turns 40 in September. Roger Federer hits that milestone the month before. No one knows how many more French Open appearances each will make, and this year’s tournament ended for both on Sunday.
Williams has won the French Open three times. But the American hasn’t been past the fourth round in Paris since she was the runner-up in 2016. “I am so happy with my match today. It was amazing,” Rybakina said. “Of course I was nervous. I was not serving that well before. But I’m just happy that I just managed.”PARIS, FRANCE - JUNE 06: Elena Rybakina of Kazakhstan shakes hands with Serena Williams of USA after winning their Women's Singles fourth round match on day eight of the 2021 French Open at Roland Garros on June 06, 2021 in Paris, France.