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French Open: Jelena Ostapenko beat Simona Halep to win women's singles title

French Open favourite Simona Halep lost to Jelena Ostapenko in the final of women's singles category.

By IANS English

Paris, June 10: 20-year-old Latvian Tennis player Jelena Ostapenko stunned third-seeded Simona Halep in the of French Open 2017 to win the women's singles title this year.

Ostapenko came back from behind in the first set to turn the odds in her favour. She won 4-6, 6-4, 6-3 to win the title.

Jelena Ostapenko with her French Open title

It was a heartbreak for Halep, who came back from an injury and played some exquisite Tennis to reach the final of the tournament, but unfortunately failed to win the title.

After winning her maiden Grand Slam, Ostapenko said: "I really enjoy to play here. It's a really great time, I really love to be here"

OneIndia News

Story first published: Tuesday, August 8, 2017, 11:07 [IST]
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