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Bartoli captures title
Claims straight-set victory over Lisicki
Britain Wimbledon Ten Heal 5
Marion Bartoli reacts as she wins the Women's singles final match against Sabine Lisicki at the All England Lawn Tennis Championships Saturday at Wimbledon. - photo by Associated Press
LONDON — Ever since she was a kid, practicing until midnight with her father, Marion Bartoli went about playing tennis her own way. The two-handed strokes for backhands, forehands, even volleys. The hopping in place and practice swings between points, which help her focus.