Maria Sharapova of Russia celebrates after winning the women’s final match against Carla Suarez Navarro of Spain at the Italian Open on Sunday at Foro Italico in Rome.  AFP PHOTO
Maria Sharapova of Russia celebrates after winning the women’s final match against Carla Suarez Navarro of Spain at the Italian Open on Sunday at Foro Italico in Rome.
AFP PHOTO

ROME: Russia’s Maria Sharapova warmed up for the defense of her French Open title by securing her third Italian Open crown with a 4-6, 7-5, 6-1 win over Spain’s Carla Suarez on Sunday (Monday in Manila).

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