Serena Williams Reaches French Open Quarterfinals as Venus Cruises, Berdych Fires Coach

Her progress keeps the chase to match Steffi Graf's 22 major singles titles alive.

Overview

Serena Williams advanced to the French Open quarterfinals after a swift win that followed a two-day wait to play.
She won 6-2, 6-1, continuing a dominant run at Roland Garros.
Venus Williams posted the same 6-2, 6-1 score in a later match on Court Suzanne-Lenglen.
The victory moves Serena a step closer to equaling Steffi Graf's benchmark of 22 Grand Slam singles titles.
Tomas Berdych announced he dismissed coach Dani Vallverdu after a 17-month partnership, following a 6-0, 6-0 loss to David Goffin at the Italian Open.