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Faces of the 2012 French Open (40 images)

The 2012 French Open has officially come to a close with Rafael Nadal and Maria Sharapova earning Grand Slam titles. In this collection we look back on the most expressive looks on these incredibly competitive athletes.



Italian Sara Errani follows through after a shot during her French Open women's semifinal match against Australian Samantha Stosur at Roland Garros in Paris on June 7, 2012. Errani defeated Stosur 7-5, 1-6, 6-3 to advance to the women's final. UPI/David Silpa
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Petra Kvitova of the Czech Republic hits a shot during her French Open women's semifinal match against Russian Maria Sharapova at Roland Garros in Paris on June 7, 2012. Sharapova defeated Kvitova 6-3, 6-3 to advance to the women's final and at the same time, claiming the world number one ranking. UPI/David Silpa
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Russian Maria Sharapova follows through after a shot during her French Open women's semifinal match against Petra Kvitova of the Czech Republic at Roland Garros in Paris on June 7, 2012. Sharapova defeated Kvitova 6-3, 6-3 to advance to the women's final and at the same time, claiming the world number one ranking. UPI/David Silpa
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Spaniard Rafael Nadal reacts after a shot during his French Open men's semifinal match against Spaniard David Ferrer at Roland Garros in Paris on June 8, 2012. UPI/David Silpa
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