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ROME -- Serena Williams kept the crowd from being a factor in a 6-3, 6-0 victory over 10th-seeded home favourite Sara Errani to win the Italian Open for the third time Sunday. Errani was bidding to become the first Italian to win the tournament in nearly 30 years but the top-ranked Williams quickly took control in both sets and Errani appeared slowed by a left thigh problem. Errani left the court for an injury timeout while trailing 5-3 in the opening set and came back with her thigh bandaged. On the final point before she left the court, Errani pulled up and let a shot from Williams pass by her without even attempting to get to it. "Im sorry. You were unbelievable all week," Errani told fans during the victory ceremony, as she brushed back tears. "I tried to do my best and stayed on the court only for you." Williams other Rome titles came in 2002 and last year -- and she went on to win the French Open on both occasions. "Im also sorry for Sara today," Williams told the crowd in Italian. "She really played great all week." Later, seven-time champion Rafael Nadal was facing Novak Djokovic in a No. 1 vs. No. 2 meeting in the mens final of the last key clay-court tuneup for Roland Garros, which starts next weekend. A left thigh problem prompted Williams to withdraw before her quarterfinal match at the Madrid Open last week but now she appears back on track for the French. "Im not 100 per cent but Im just kind of going on adrenaline," Williams said. Organizers attempted to whip up patriotic fervour by having the Italian anthem sung before the players walked out onto the court, and fans continuously chanted "Sara, Sara" to try and encourage Errani in an atmosphere that more resembled a Davis Cup or Fed Cup setting. But Williams jumped out to a 3-0 lead and while Errani had a few chances to get back into the first set, Williams overpowered the Italian with her serve -- she had seven aces to Erranis none -- and overall attacking game. Still, Errani could console herself by becoming the first Italian runner-up in the tournament since Raffaella Reggi took the 1985 title in Taranto. The last Italian man to win was Adriano Panatta back in 1976. When former Italian player Lea Pericoli asked Errani during the trophy presentation if she was "disappointed" with her showing, the crowd responded with boos and whistles. Pericoli then acknowledged that Erranis appearance in the final was an accomplishment by itself. Injury permitting, Errani was slated to play the doubles final later with partner Roberta Vinci against Kveta Peschke and Katarina Srebotnik. It was the 60th title of Williams career, and a large portion of those trophies have come in recent years for the 32-year-old American. Martina Navratilova holds the record with 167 titles and Williams needs seven more to match Billie Jean King for sixth place on the all-time list. "Im like a fine wine, I guess -- at least my tennis is," Williams said. "My game gets better with age." Wholesale NFL Jerseys USA . New Zealand brushed aside England 26-7 to win the event and reclaim top spot in the overall standings. The All Blacks, the defending World Series champions, won their third tournament this season in style, running four tries past England to claim their 11th Cup championship in Hong Kong and first since 2011. Authentic NFL Jerseys . 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Lazar, one of the Senators top prospects, has recorded a goal and six assists this season as their fourth-line centre. I had a good talk with management this morning and we feel thats going to be the best for my long term development and its a great opportunity, Lazar said in Ottawa. The 19-year-old had the second-lowest average ice time on the team, just above Chris Neil, at 12:45 a game. Wednesday night at the New Jersey Devils, Lazar skated 15 shifts for 8:30, his lowest totals of his rookie season. Lazar is expected to play a prominent role with Canadas world junior team and could even be the captain. Curtis brings everything, really, Canadian defenceman Josh Morrissey said. He is an all-around player, he brings a lot to our team on the ice with his skills, and ability, but off the ice he brings tremendous leaadership, he is a hard-working honest guy.dddddddddddd A winger in 2014, its uncertain whether Lazar will play there or at centre in 2015. I see him, imagine him, playing a lot, Salmond said. Lazar becomes the seventh returning player on Canadas world junior team, joining Morrissey, goaltender Zach Fucale and forwards Sam Reinhart, Connor McDavid, Nic Petan and Frederik Gauthier. With Lazar joining, Canada must make four more cuts, including three at forward, to get down to the 22-man roster. Thats part of the process, coach Benoit Groulx said. For us, having Curtis back, obviously I think it puts a smile on everybodys face on this team. Yeah, its going to make our decision tougher, but I think its good for our team to have him back. Canada plays Russia in exhibition action Friday night in Toronto. Lazar will meet up with the team then but wont be in the lineup. Its possible Lazar makes his 2015 Canadian world junior team debut back in Ottawa on Sunday, maybe even alongside McDavid. The world junior championship begins Dec. 26 as Canada faces Slovakia in Montreal. ' ' '