French Open Final: Serena Williams v Maria Sharapova – in pictures

Court Philippe Chatrier is packed to the rafters as Serena Williams, near side, took on Russia's Maria Sharapova Photograph: David Vincent/AP

Sharapova gets ready to serve Photograph: Miguel Medina/AFP/Getty Images

Williams puts all her effort and concentration in to her return Photograph: Thomas Coex/AFP/Getty Images

Sharapova does likewise and it pays of for her as she goes 2-0 up after saving three break points in the first game Photograph: Michel Spingler/AP

But Williams stayed calm and powered her way back into the match to take the first set 6-4 Photograph: Christophe Ena/AP

Sharapova began to feel the pressure and, despite her good start, never really looked like she would defend her crown Photograph: Miguel Medina/AFP/Getty Images

In the final game, two aces made it 30-15 for Williams and a beautiful backhand into the corner brought her to match point. Her 10th ace of the match sealed victory Photograph: Thomas Coex/AFP/Getty Images

Williams celebrates her victory over her Russian opponent – it was her 13th straight win over Sharapova in nine years Photograph: Patrick Kovarik/AFP/Getty Images

Williams collects her 16th grand slam singles titles Photograph: Thomas Coex/AFP/Getty Images

Williams beat Sharapova in straight sets, 6-4 6-4, to add a second French Open title to her already bulging trophy cabinet Photograph: Michel Euler/AP