Lott says any increase in the minimum wage will cause the loss of entry-level jobs and that, in turn, hurts small businesses.

CNN: Lott Says No Minimum Wage Hike This Year

On Wednesday, No. 1-ranked Serena Williams extended her career-high winning streak to 26 matches and improved to 69-3 since a first-round loss at the French Open a year ago by beating French wild-card entry Caroline Garcia 6-1, 6-2.

NPR: Ex-No. 1 Jankovic Advances At Rainy French Open

She has bounced back from a shock second-round loss to British teenager Laura Robson at January's Australian Open and a surprise defeat by French wild-card entry Kristina Mladenovic at the Paris Open, winning both matches as the Czechs thrashed Australia in the first match of their Fed Cup title defense.

CNN: Kvitova ends drought with Dubai title