PARIS — Done with a dominating performance in the French Open semifinals, Serena Williams climbed the stairs leading from the locker room to the players' lounge, looking to give her mother a hug. Smiling widely all the while, Williams greeted visitors, posed for photos and signed autographs on her way. It's been more than a decade since she was so happy — and played so well — this deep in the tournament at Roland Garros.
Serena Williams finally back in final

