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French Open 2018: Serena faces Eiffel Tower-like challenge v Sharapova

But Serena Williams thinks the Russian should be the favourite as she lacks playing time, while Maria Sharapova produced her best tennis since returning to the court in dismantling former World No. 1 Karolina Pliskova 6-2, 6-1

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Sharapova and Serena will highlight Day 9 of the French Open today
Sharapova and Serena will highlight Day 9 of the French Open today

All eyes will be on the showdown between Serena Williams and Maria Sharapova at the French Open today with the latter trying to end an 18-match losing streak to her bitter rival. Three-time champion Williams is playing her first Grand Slam tournament since taking time off last year due to pregnancy, while Sharapova is at Roland Garros for the first time in three years after serving a doping ban in 2016 and being refused a wildcard 12 months ago.

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