Serena Williams achieves 16th Grand Slam
SERENA WILLIAMS beat Maria Sharapova 6-4, 6-4 to win her 16th Grand Slam title.
Williams whacked 10 aces, including a 123mph match-point winner to clinch her first French Open since 2002.
“Eleven years,” Williams said in French during the presentations. “I think it’s unbelievable. It’s difficult for me to speak because I’m so excited.”
Williams praised the battling Sharapova, also in French: “She’s a great champion. I hope to be with her again next year.”
“Merci beaucoup,” Sharapova responded with a laugh.