London’s Olympics | Tennis

United States’ Bob Bryan of the United States plays the ball against the French team in the gold medal tennis doubles match.  (Luis Acosta / AFP / Getty Images)

Richard Gasquet, top, and Julien Benneteau of France celebrate after beating David Ferrer and Feliciano Lopez of Spain in the men’s doubles bronze medal tennis match.  (Mark Humphrey / Associated Press)

Serena Williams, left, of the United States enjoys her gold medal in women’s tennis singles, which she won in a blowout over silver medalist Maria Sharapova of Russia, 6-0, 6-1.  (Elsa / Getty Images)

Serena Williams of the United States celebrates her gold medal victory over Maria Sharapova of Russia.  (Elise Amendola / Associated Press)

Serena Williams of the U.S. celebrates a point during her women’s singles match against Maria Sharapova of Russia on her way to a tennis gold medal.  (Andy Rain / EPA)

Serena Williams of the U.S. muscles a backhand against Maria Sharapova of Russia. Williams won in straight sets, 6-0, 6-1.  (Andy Rain / EPA)

Serena Williams of the United States gets herself pumped during the Olympic finals. She defeated Maria Sharapova of Russia to win the gold medal.   (Elise Amendola / Associated Press)

Maria Sharapova of Russia returns a shot to Serena Williams of the U.S.   (Victor R. Caivano / Associated Press)

Victoria Azarenka of Belarus is excited after winning the women’s bronze medal singles tennis match against Maria Kirilenko of Russia.  (Andy Rain / EPA)

A U.S. supporter follows the Olympic men’s doubles gold medal match between Mike and Bob Bryan of the United States and France’s Michael Llodra and Jo-Wilfried Tsonga. The American duo won the match.  (Martin Bernetti / AFP/Getty Images)