PARIS — Moments after dispatching Teliana Pereira in the second round of the French Open, Serena Williams ducked into the tunnel below Suzanne Lenglen Court and came upon her doubles partner, her friend — her sister — approaching her. Their visit was brief; Serena was still processing her victory, and Venus Williams had work to do.
About six minutes later Venus walked onto the same patch of red clay that her sister had just vacated, giving fans at Roland Garros the rare opportunity to watch the sisters play consecutive matches on the same court.