Muguruza upsets Williams to win French Open

Spain’s Garbine Muguruza beat world number one Serena Williams in straight sets to win her first Grand Slam title at the French Open. Fourth seed Muguruza won 7-5 6-4 to make amends for losing last year’s Wimbledon final against Williams. The 22-year-old is Spain’s first female champion at Roland Garros since Arantxa Sanchez-Vicario in 1998. Williams, 34, had hoped to win a 22nd Grand Slam singles title and tie Steffi Graf’s Open-era record.

“I’m so, so excited – to play in a Grand Slam against one of the best players, it’s the perfect final,” Muguruza said.

“I’m so happy. I had to be very ready and concentrated on all the points and just to fight as much as I can. — BBC Sport

 

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