MIRRA ANDREEVA WINS FRENCH OPEN AT 19, BECOMES YOUNGEST WOMEN’S CHAMPION SINCE MONICA SELES . (PHOTO).

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 Mirra Andreeva wins French Open at 19, becomes youngest women’s champion since Monica Seles   Russian tennis star Mirra Andreeva completed a breakout run at the French Open on Saturday, defeating Polish qualifier Maja Chwalinska 6-3, 6-2 to capture her first Grand Slam title at age 19. Andreeva, who was already regarded as a prodigy after emerging on the WTA Tour as a teenager, became the youngest women’s singles champion since Monica Seles, who was 18 when she won her third straight French Open in 1992. Ranked eighth in the world, she controlled the final in Paris, taking command after dropping just a few early games. The match shifted decisively when Andreeva won nine consecutive games to seize control, eventually closing out the victory with a backhand winner on match point before falling to her knees in celebration on the clay. She finished with 25 winners compared to Chwalinska’s 10 and committed fewer unforced errors in a match played under windy conditions at Cour...

OPRAH WINFREY WAS NOT NOMINATED FOR THE OSCARS.

Across the board snub: It was hoped the 59-year-old's portrayal of a White House butler's wife would land her a Best Supporting nod. The Lee Daniels' film was also not nonimated        Oprah Winfrey 59 years,was given the news on thurday morning that her performance in The Butler had been over looked for an Academy Award nomination.As the names of half of Hollywood were read out very early in Los Angeles,California,more than a few big names were left off the list.Making her third return to the big screen.It was that thought that Oprah may have a good chance of making oscar's acquaintance.Her portrayal of a white house butler's wife seems to have won her critical praise.The Butler's wife also missed out on best picture.Tom hanks and Robert Redfords name were also not included.                                        Good company: Tom Hanks and Robert Redford also failed to get any love from the Academy in the Best Actor categoryGood company: Tom Hanks and Robert Redford also failed to get any love from the Academy in the Best Actor category

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