Sharapova dumped out in the fourth round of French Open

Defending champion Maria Sharapova crashed out of the French Open after she was beaten in straight sets by Lucie Safarova in the fourth round.

Sharapova dumped out in the fourth round of French Open

Defending champion Maria Sharapova crashed out of the French Open after she was beaten in straight sets by Lucie Safarova in the fourth round.

Sharapova has reached three consecutive finals at Roland Garros and won two of those but Safarova pulled off the biggest shock of the tournament so far to win 7-6 (7/3) 6-4.

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