Venus Williams in the second round at Roland Garros

Venus Williams has not made a spectacular start, but played well enough to win his first challenge at Roland Garros this year. Even with his serve broken three times, the American world number two beat Switzerland's Patty Schnyder by 6 / 3 and 6 / 3, 1h20m.

With eight double faults and use very bad points played with the second serve (33%), the U.S. had to rely on its strong returns and exchanges in the field of ball from the baseline. She finished with 27 winners and six hits service breaks in their favor.

The result ensures that the French public will come to see the black lace dress, in the style Moulin Rouge, the American debut at Roland Garros. Also wearing a short skin color, the U.S. has moved with ease on the court throughout the game.

In search of unique title in Paris, Venus in the next round will face the winner of the game between Japan and Nara Kurim Spanish Arantxa Parra Santoja.