ROME - Serena Williams claimed her fourth Italian Open crown in Rome on Sunday with a 7-6 (7/5), 6-3 final defeat of American compatriot Madison Keys.
Serena Williams returns the ball to fellow American Madison Keys during the WTA Italian Open final at the Foro Italico in Rome on May 15, 2016
It was the first all-American WTA claycourt final since Williams beat her older sister Venus to win her maiden French Open title in 2002.
Williams, who pulled out injured from last year's event, was adding to her previous wins in Rome in 2002, 2013 and 2014.