In Pictures: Serena Williams wins French Open

Serena Williams was in action at Roland Garros yesterday, in a bid to win her second French Open singles title. Martin Bureau / AFP

But the writing was already on the wall as Sharapova, who won a career grand slam, last year, was simply outplayed. Miguel Medina / AFP

The American's comeback from a life-threatening health problem continues unabated. Patrick Kovarik / AFP

Mahut and Llodra were clearly disappointed as must have been the Parisian crowd after the pair lost 6-4, 4-6, 7-6. The win gave the 35-year-old Bryan twins their 14th doubles major title.

France's Nicolas Mahut, left, and Michael Llodra shake hands with Bob and Mike Bryan, of the United States, at the end of their doubles final match. Thomas Coex / AFP

Williams could not believe it as she fell to her knees to celebrate her 16th major singles title. David Vincent / AP Photo

Williams is two grand slam singles titles away from equalling the record jointly held by Martina Navratilova and Chris Evert. Christophe Ena / AP Photo

Sharapova played very well except she was up against an in-form player who is looking at making history. Michel Euler / AP Photo

Meanwhile, hairdo was the last thing on the Russian player's mind as she tried to up her game in the second set after losing the first one 6-4. Petr David Josek / AP Photo

Her victory yesterday has certainly made her peerless in women's tennis at this point in time. Petr David Josek / AP Photo

Only 111 days shy of her 32nd birthday, Williams seems to be at her career best. Petr David Josek / AP Photo

Williams, who had won 15 grand slam titles before yesterday, had not won a singles title at Roland Garros in 11 years. Michel Euler / AP Photo

And that she did during a break between games. Gonzalo Fuentes / Reuters

Williams had won 73 of her 76 matches going into yesterday's final. A staggering statistic. Stephane Mahe / Reuters

The American's winning streak has stretched to 31 matches. Another staggering statistic. Christophe Ena / AP Photo