Williams vs. Sharapova: Recap and Results from French Open 2013 Women’s Final

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Published: June 8, 2013

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After an exciting 2013 French Open final, it was Serena Williams who took down defending champion Maria Sharapova (6-4, 6-4) to capture her second-career title at Roland Garros and first since 2002.

Coming off a first-round shocker the previous year to Virginie Razzano, the win must have been even sweeter for Williams. 





Sharapova performed admirably, but Williams continues to get the better of her. She is now 14-2 against the second-ranked Russian all time. She took to Twitter to thank the fans:

At 31 years old, Williams has had a remarkable run.





It's amazing how she appears to be at the top of her game at this stage of her career.

 

Serena Williams Outlasts a Surging Maria Sharapova



Some predicted this women’s final would be a one-sided affair. Williams would control the pace and dominate the overmatched Sharapova, said popular opinion. 

That did not happen early.

Using her powerful serve and defensive speed across the baseline, Sharapova was able to hold serve after a tough opening game. She then went on to break Williams to take a 2-0 advantage.



After finding some of the emotion she had lacked early, Williams rattled off three straight games before things were noted once more at 4-4.

Breaking the Russian's serve again to lead 5-4, Williams held serve to take the first set 6-4.



Williams' return game was on point early, but it took her some time to get her serve on track. 

 

Williams Shuts the Door on Sharapova



Just like in the first set, Sharapova looked comfortable at the start of the second, taking the first game. And again, just like in the first set, Serena rattled off three crucial games in a row thanks to her ability to extend points and force mistakes.


Article Source: Bleacher Report - Tennis

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