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Sharapova edges Halep for 2nd French Open title
APTOPIX France Tennis Heal WEB
Russia's Maria Sharapova falls to the ground as the match ball bounces back as she wins the final of the French Open tennis tournament against Simona Halep at the Roland Garros stadium, in Paris, France, Saturday, June 7, 2014. Sharapova won in three sets 6-4, 6-7, 6-4. (AP Photo/Darko Vojinovic) - photo by Associated Press
PARIS — Nothing came easily for Maria Sharapova in the French Open final. Serves hit by her surgically repaired shoulder often missed the mark, resulting in 12 double-faults. Shots that would be winners against most opponents were retrieved by Simona Halep and sent right back.