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Ivanovic wins French Open
Paris,
7 June 2008
Serbia's Ana Ivanovic defeated Russia's Dinara Safina, 6-4, 6-3, to win the women's French Open title on Saturday.
Ana Ivanovic with a trophy
Author:
AP
It is the first time Ivanovic has won a Grand Slam title.
She will overtake Maria Sharapova at the top of the world rankings on Monday.
Last year's finalist Ivanovic was too powerful for Safina, converting three of her four break points to take the opening set in 45 minutes.
She broke in the third game of the second set, held serve and sealed a straightforward win on Safina's serve when the Russian missed a forehand after one hour and 37 minutes.
She will overtake Maria Sharapova at the top of the world rankings on Monday.
Last year's finalist Ivanovic was too powerful for Safina, converting three of her four break points to take the opening set in 45 minutes.
She broke in the third game of the second set, held serve and sealed a straightforward win on Safina's serve when the Russian missed a forehand after one hour and 37 minutes.
Ana Ivanovic - Profile
Author:
anaivanovic.com
Date of Birth: November 6, 1987
Birthplace: Belgrade, SERBIA
Residence: Basel, SWITZERLAND
Height: 6' 1" (1.85 m)
Weight: 152 lbs. (69 kg)
WTA Tour singles titles: 7
WTA Tour singles titles in 2008: 2 (Indian Wells, French Open)
Status Pro: 2003
WTA Ranking: 1
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