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Serena Williams in straight sets to Elena Rybakina in fourth round of French Open

PARIS -- Serena Williams could not put together a comeback against a much younger and less-experienced opponent in the fourth round of the French Open, losing 6-3, 7-5 to Elena Rybakina on Sunday.

Williams' defeat came hours after Roger Federer withdrew from the tournament, saying he needed to let his body recover after a long third-round victory.

Williams has won 23 Grand Slam titles and Federer has won 20. Both turn 40 this year.

Williams has won the French Open three times.