Williams beats Errani to retain Rome title

Serena Williams AP

ROME — World number one Serena Williams retained her Rome Masters title on Sunday with 6-3, 6-0 win over Sara Errani of Italy.

Errani had been looking to become the first Italian winner of the women’s event in 29 years.

However the 27-year-old’s bid was hampered after she picked up a thigh injury at the end of the first set.

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