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Maria Sharapova of Russia (R) poses with Simona Halep of Romania (L) during the trophy ceremony after winning their women's singles final match at the French Open tennis tournament at the Roland
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Maria Sharapova of Russia (R) poses with Simona Halep of Romania (L) during the trophy ceremony after winning their women's singles final match at the French Open tennis tournament at the Roland
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