Tennis: And the runner-up is...Maria Sharapova
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Maria Sharapova's French Open championship ceremony hit a low note on Saturday when the newly-crowned Roland Garros champion was introduced as the runner-up.
Russia's Maria Sharapova reacts after winning against Italy's Sara Errani their Women's Singles final tennis match of the French Open tennis tournamen Photo: AFP
Maria Sharapova's French Open championship ceremony hit a low note on Saturday when the newly-crowned Roland Garros champion was introduced as the runner-up.
Sharapova looked stunned and then smiled after the announcer confused the Russian with Italy's Sara Errani who she had just defeated in the final 6-3, 6-2.
"Ladies and gentlemen, the runner-up Maria Sharapova," she said.
To jeers and whistles from the crowd on Philippe Chatrier court, a correction was quickly issued by the red-faced official.
"Ladies and gentlemen, the runner-up Sara Errani."
The Italian then collected her trophy from former champion Monica Seles before Sharapova was called to the podium as champion to receive the winner's trophy.