French Open 2016: Williams sisters, Jo-Wilfried Tsonga through to third round

Defending women’s champion Serena Williams was joined by sister Venus in the third round of the French Open.

The Williams sisters posted posting symmetrical victories on Court Suzanne Lenglen.

Serena beat Brazil’s Teliana Pereira 6-2 6-1 before ninth seed Venus produced the same result against fellow American Louisa Chirico to reach the third round for the first time since 2010.

With Maria Sharapova suspended, pending the outcome of a doping hearing, and several leading seeds knocked out early, Serena Williams looms as the overwhelming favorite to claim a fourth title in the French capital.

Meanwhile, Jo-Wilfried Tsonga came through a tough encounter against Marcos Baghdatis 6-7(6), 3-6, 6-3, 6-2, 6-2 in round two to book his spot in the third round of the tournament. Baghdatis pushed Tsonga to 5 sets, ultimately losing out. Tsonga sixth seed, will now face Ernests Gulbis in the third round.

Source: Agencies