Tears and jeers as local shocks Serena

Serena Williams was dumped out in the first round of the French Open as unseeded home hope Virginie Razzano served up one of the biggest shocks in Roland Garros history.

Razzano, the world number 111, defeated the fifth seed and 13-time grand slam winner 4-6 7-6 (7/5) 6-3 in an epic tussle that lasted three hours and three minutes.

Williams’ first defeat in the opening round of a grand slam event came amid occasionally controversial scenes on Court Philippe Chatrier, with Razzano twice penalised for “hindrance” after crying out in pain during points as she laboured with a leg injury — much to the annoyance of her many supporters.