World number one Simona Halep has won her first ever Grand Slam tennis title.
She came back from a set down to beat American Sloane Stephens 3-6, 6-4, 6-1 in the final of the French Open. Halep lost at the same stage in Paris last year.
The moment @Simona_Halep became Roland-Garros champion!#RG18 pic.twitter.com/S1dDoOhwpp
— Roland-Garros (@rolandgarros) June 9, 2018
It was all square in the French open Final between Simona Halep and Sloane Stephens. They both took a set each in Paris. Stephens looked comfortable as she took the opening set 6-3.
However, Halep showed determination to level the game claiming the second set 6-4 and securing the final set 6-1 in her first Grand Slam victory.
Good things come to those who wait. @Simona_Halep earns her maiden Major title 3-6 6-4 6-1 over Sloane Stephens.
32e participation à un tournoi du Grand Chelem et tout premier titre Majeur ici à Roland-Garros ! #RG18
👉 https://t.co/fN6jnzRf3z pic.twitter.com/VdW4bLVLnJ
— Roland-Garros (@rolandgarros) June 9, 2018
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