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Garbine Muguruza tops Serena Williams to win French Open (16 images)

Garbine Muguruza of Spain surprised Serena Williams and the world, beating the American 7-5, 6-4 to capture the French Open and prevent Williams from Grand Slam title No. 22, and equaling Steffi Graff's Open-era record.



Garbine Muguruza of Spain holds the championship trophy after winning her French Open women's final match against American Serena Williams at Roland Garros in Paris on June 4, 2016. Muguruza defeated Williams 7-5, 6-4 to win her first French Open Championship. Photo by David Silpa/UPI
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American Serena Williams (L) and Garbine Muguruza of Spain holds their respective trophies after their French Open women's final match at Roland Garros in Paris on June 4, 2016. Muguruza defeated Williams 7-5, 6-4 to win her first French Open Championship. Photo by David Silpa/UPI
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Garbine Muguruza of Spain reaches for the championship trophy after winning her French Open women's final match against American Serena Williams at Roland Garros in Paris on June 4, 2016. Muguruza defeated Williams 7-5, 6-4 to win her first French Open Championship. Photo by David Silpa/UPI
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American Serena Williams looks into the crowd after losing her French Open women's final match against Garbine Muguruza of Spain at Roland Garros in Paris on June 4, 2016. Muguruza defeated Williams 7-5, 6-4 to win her first French Open Championship. Photo by David Silpa/UPI
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