Why Maria Sharapova Was Praising Opponent After Falling At French

ByJIM CAPLE

June 1, 2015, 9:09 AM

— -- PARIS -- After a rainy Sunday, Monday was going to be a big day at the French Open, with the Big Four all playing on the men's side and a matchup of the only two Americans left, No. 1 Serena Williams and Sloane Stephens, on the women's side. And then it got even more dramatic with the first match on Philippe Chatrier when Maria Sharapova came down with a case of the Mondays.

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