ISTANBUL, Oct. 28 (Xinhua) -- Serena Williams beat Maria Sharapova 6-4, 6-3 on Sunday in Istanbul and claimed the WTA Championships title for the third time in her career.
Serena Williams of the U.S. celebrates with the trophy after her victory against Russia's
Maria Sharapova after their final WTA tennis championships match in Istanbul, October 28,
2012.
Since her first-round loss at the French Open, the 31-year-old American won Wimbledon, and the Olympic and US Open titles this year, although she did not play well at the start of the year following injuries and illness.
Williams took control of the game after she broke the Sharapova's serve to take a 3-2 lead, and then went on to win the first set.
Williams increased her domination and broke Sharapova's serve to start the second set. Both players hung on to their serves until the end of the set, but Williams finished the game with a break.
"It's awesome. To come back after being in the hospital, I feel so happy whether I win or lose," said Serena Williams after the match. "It feels great to have achieved my dream."
Williams also became the oldest women player to win the year-end championships.
Serena Williams of the U.S. celebrates with the trophy after her victory
against Russia's Maria Sharapova after their final WTA tennis championships
match in Istanbul, October 28, 2012.
Serena Williams of the U.S. celebrates with the trophy after her victory against Russia's
Maria Sharapova after their final WTA tennis championships match in Istanbul, October 28,
2012.
Winner Serena Williams of the U.S. (L) and second-placed Maria Sharapova of Russia pose after
their final WTA tennis championships match in Istanbul, October 28, 2012.
Serena Williams of the U.S. hits a return to Russia's Maria Sharapova during their final WTA
tennis championships match in Istanbul, October 28, 2012.
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