2007 French Open Women's Final

2007 French Open Women's Final

Justine Henin vs. Ana Ivanovic

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Playing in her first Grand Slam final, Serbian Ana Ivanovic won the first game of the match, breaking Justin Henin's serve.

Justine Henin vs. Ana Ivanovic

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Henin trailed in each of the first four games in Saturday's final, but still led 3-1.

Justine Henin vs. Ana Ivanovic

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Shaky play plagued the 19-year-old Ivanovic, who lost the first set 6-1.

Justine Henin vs. Ana Ivanovic

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Finishing off Ivanovic with a 6-2 win in the second set, the top-seeded Henin extended an Open era record winning streak of 35 consecutive sets at Roland Garros.

Justine Henin vs. Ana Ivanovic

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Henin became the first woman since Monica Seles in 1990-92 to win three consecutive French Open titles, and only the second since 1937.

Justine Henin vs. Ana Ivanovic

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"I guess I can use this as experience," Ivanovic said. "Next time in that situation, I'll probably know how to deal with it better."

Justine Henin vs. Ana Ivanovic

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"It's surreal to win for the third time in a row," Henin said. "I am struggling to take it in."

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