Simona Halep defeats Sloane Stephens on Day 14 of French Open to clinch first Grand Slam title
Take a look at some of the best moments from Simona Halep’s win over Sloane Stephens in the French Open final.
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Romania's Simona Halep, right, holds the trophy as she poses with runner-up Sloane Stephens of the US after winning the final match of the French Open. Halep won in three sets 3-6, 6-4, 6-1, on Saturday. AP
Sloane Stephens and Simona Halep pose for photographers prior to the final. This was Halep's fourth Grand Slam final and the second for Stephens. AP
Sloane Stephens returns the ball to Simona Halep during the first set. Stephens struck first with break in the fourth game for a 3-1 lead and then sealed the opening set 6-3. AP
Simona Halep clenches her fist after winning the second set 6-4. Halep turned the screws in the decider to grab a break and then another to lead 4-0. After battling for two hours, Halep emerged the winner. AP
Simona Halep celebrates with her coach Darren Cahill after winning the final against Sloane Stephens. Halep climbed into the stands to embrace Romania’s former Olympic gymnastics champion Nadia Comaneci and 1978 Roland Garros winner Virginia Ruzici, the last Romanian to win a Grand Slam title. Reuters
Simona Halep celebrates by kissing the trophy. Halep’s win was one of the most popular for many years at Roland Garros and at times during the match the support for the 26-year-old was deafening. Reuters