Sharapova Wins Career Grand Slam at French Open

Maria Sharapova became only the sixth woman to win all four Grand Slams with her victory over Sara Errani in the French Open.
Sharapova Wins Career Grand Slam at French Open
Sara Errani made Sharapova work for every point right down to the final game of the match, where the 25-year-old Italian fought off multiple match points before finally succumbing. (Pascal Guyot/AFP/GettyImages)
6/9/2012
Updated:
10/9/2012
<a href="https://www.theepochtimes.com/assets/uploads/2015/07/TwoSharatrophy146031787WEVB1.jpg"><img class="wp-image-249451" title="Russia's Maria Sharapova holds a trophy" src="https://www.theepochtimes.com/assets/uploads/2015/07/TwoSharatrophy146031787WEVB1-658x450.jpg" width="590"/></a>

Maria Sharapova became only the sixth woman in tennis history to win all four Grand Slam tournaments in her career when she defeated Italian Sara Errani in straights sets at Roland Garros Saturday.

<a href="https://www.theepochtimes.com/assets/uploads/2015/07/sharakneefront146031237Web1.jpg"><img class="wp-image-249453" title="Russia's Maria Sharapova reacts after wi" src="https://www.theepochtimes.com/assets/uploads/2015/07/sharakneefront146031237Web1.jpg" alt="Maria Sharapova falls to her knees, smiling and crying, after finally winning the French Open tennis tournament and completing her career Grand Slam. (Pascal Guyot/AFP/GettyImages)" width="350"/></a>
Maria Sharapova falls to her knees, smiling and crying, after finally winning the French Open tennis tournament and completing her career Grand Slam. (Pascal Guyot/AFP/GettyImages)

<a href="https://www.theepochtimes.com/assets/uploads/2015/07/Errani146029520Web.jpg"><img class="wp-image-249447" title="Italy's Sara Errani hits a return to Rus" src="https://www.theepochtimes.com/assets/uploads/2015/07/Errani146029520Web.jpg" alt="Sara Errani made Sharapova work for every point right down to the final game of the match, where the 25-year-old Italian fought off multiple match points before finally succumbing. (Pascal Guyot/AFP/GettyImages)" width="350"/></a>
Sara Errani made Sharapova work for every point right down to the final game of the match, where the 25-year-old Italian fought off multiple match points before finally succumbing. (Pascal Guyot/AFP/GettyImages)