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The Latest: Safarova Finally Wins French Open-In Doubles

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2:20 p.m.

The day after losing the women's final to Serena Williams in a thrilling three-set match, Lucie Safarova finally has a Grand Slam title at the French Open after winning the women's doubles.

Teaming up with American player Bethanie Mattek-Sands, the Czech player served out the match on center court in a 3-6, 6-4, 6-2 win against Casey Dellacqua and Yaroslava Shvedova.

Safarova and Mattek-Sands fell into each other's arms and jumped up and down to celebrate their second Grand Slam title after winning the Australian Open.

A delighted Mattek-Sands kissed Safarova several times on the cheek before they warmly congratulated their opponents at the net.