Maria Sharapova Wins French Open Title - 2014 Maria Sharapova drew on her fighting spirit once again to beat Simona Halep in a dramatic final and win her second French Open title. The Russian came through 6-4 6-7 (5-7) 6-4 in three hours and two minutes at Roland Garros. Sharapova is the first Russian to win the same Grand Slam title twice. It was the fourth match in a row that saw Sharapova clinch victory in a final set. She has now won five Grand Slam titles, taking her to joint-11th on the all-time list alongside Martina Hingis. This is the toughest Grand Slam final I have ever played and all respect to Simona, she played an unbelievable match today, said Sharapova. Halep, 22, might have been playing in her first Grand Slam final but she pushed the 2012 champion to the limit. Sharapova had been a study in intensity throughout the fortnight in Paris, happy to take on the mantle of favourite after Serena Williams early exit, and in the end her will to win pulled her through as much as her ability.
Posted on: Mon, 09 Jun 2014 14:52:45 +0000
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