Maria Sharapova today claimed the 22nd title of her career as she beat Kristina Barrois 7-5 6-1 to win the Strasbourg International.
Sharapova, the top seed, won seven straight games to recover from a 5-3 deficit and take control of the match.
It is the second title of the year for the Russian, who also won in Memphis in February as she attempts to rediscover top form following an elbow injury.
It was only her second clay court title, following victory at Amelia Island in 2008.
