BERLIN, May 6 (UPI) -- Serena Williams ran her 2008 record to 20-1 with a straight-set victory Tuesday in the second round of the $1.34 million German Open clay court tournament.
Williams, seeded fifth, notched her 16th consecutive match win with a 6-2, 6-3 romp over Francesca Schiavone in a second-round match. She is going for her fourth consecutive tournament title. If she wins the German Open, she'll take home $196,600.