French Open: Serena Williams powers to title over Maria Sharapova

American overpowers Russian 6-4, 6-4 to claim her second French Open title and 16th grand slam trophy.

Serena Williams celebrates her French Open final victory over Maria Sharapova on Saturday. Clive Brunskill / Getty Images

PARIS // Serena Williams won her 16th grand slam title and her first French Open championship since 2002 on Saturday, relentlessly chasing down one shot after another to defeat familiar foil Maria Sharapova 6-4, 6-4.

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