MADRID, Spain -- Maria Sharapova bounced back from a poor start to defeat Simona Halep 1-6, 6-2, 6-3 Sunday and win the Madrid Open title.wholesale jerseys . Sharapova, who lost to Serena Williams in last years final, crumbled in the opening set when she held her serve just once. But Haleps serve dipped in the second set, and Sharapova started hitting pinpoint ground strokes that kept the Romanian running. The ninth-ranked Russian converted both her break points in the set to even the match. Sharapova then pulled away in the deciding set with an early break to follow up her triumph in Stuttgart with a maiden title in Madrid. Since the 2011 French Open, Sharapova has a 47-3 record on clay -- with all three defeats coming to Williams. The top-ranked American was the two-time defending champion in Madrid but withdrew with a leg injury on Friday. "I dont know how I pulled it off," Sharapova said after winning her 32nd career title. "I came close last year, and I didnt have a great first set today, but I knew it wasnt over until the last point was played." Sharapova looked dejected midway through the first set as she hit four double-faults, but she seemed to regain her focus at the start of the second. As Sharapova celebrated the win, Halep slumped in her chair dejectedly despite having reached her first Masters final. Later, top-ranked Rafael Nadal looks to become the first player to defend his title when the three-time champion faces Japans Kei Nishikori in the mens final. cheap jerseys . "I just want to help, just want to have fun, just want to play," Yakupov told reporters on Tuesday. The first overall pick from 2012 added that head coach Dallas Eakins doesnt trust him and something needs to be done.cheap nfl jerseys . The former world No. 1 Djokovic, who is the top seed here despite being ranked No. 2, snuck past 35-year-old Czech showman Radek Stepanek in four high- quality sets, 6-4, 6-3, 6-7 (5-7), 7-6 (7-5), on Centre Court. Djokovic appeared relieved when he converted on his first match point by swatting a cross-court forehand winner that just caught the line to end an affair that featured only two service breaks.HARRISON, N.J. -- Dax McCarty scored on a header four minutes into extra time to lift the New York Red Bulls to a 4-3 win over Real Salt Lake on Saturday night. Fabian Espindola scored two goals for New York -- both on penalty kicks -- and the second came with just two minutes remaining in regulation. Tim Cahill, who recovered from a knee injury suffered early in the game, also scored for the Red Bulls (10-7-5). New York blew an early 2-0 lead before rallying to gain ground in a tight Eastern Conference race. The top five teams in the conference are separated by a total of seven points. "Its always important to score to help the team," said Espindola. Alvaro Saborio scored all three goals for Real Salt Lake (11-7-4), which lost its second straight match but remains in first place in the West. "Its a really tough loss and its going to stick with us for a day or so," RSL head coach Jason Kreis said. "We were down two goals at someone elses place. If we came back to win, it would have been historic. But then we lose? I just hope it doesnt have a lasting mental effect on our players." Red Bulls head coach Mike Petke was at a loss for words after the match. "Im still a little light headed now after what went on," Petke said. "It was the agony and the ecstasy with nothing in between. Im thrilled one second and agonizing the next. But it was a great game to watch and to see it unfold like that is remarkable." Espindola scored his second goal of the match and sixth of the season after he was pulled down in the penalty box by Aaron Maund. He calmly made the penalty kick to tie the score at 3. In injury time, McCarty split two defenders to get his third goal of the season and help New York move to 7-2-2 at home. Saborios first goal came on a penalty kick in the first half before he added goals in the 80th and 82nd minutes, giving him seven this season. In the 4th minute, Cahill was taken down from behind by RSL midfielder Yordany Alvarez, falling to the turf in wwhat appeared to be excruciating pain. nfl jerseys china. Alvarez drew a yellow card for the hard foul, but Cahill remained on the ground for at least five minutes, getting medical attention. He later walked off the field but with a noticeable limp. He remained out for four minutes, then returned to play. "It was the worst tackle of my life, 17 years of playing," Cahill said. "I just watched it again and I dont know how I got up. I took a nasty knock, but for me, its all about playing. I guess the adrenalin got the best of me." Thierry Henry placed a perfect feed off a direct free kick from 25 yards out to Cahills head in the 12th and the Australian knocked it into the net for his sixth goal of the season. RSLs rough play cost them again in the 23rd minute. Defender Kenny Mansally pulled down Brandon Barklage in the penalty area and referee Silviu Petrescu awarded the Red Bulls a penalty kick. For a change, Espindola took the free kick, faking left, then chipping an easy shot into the net for his fifth goal of the season, giving New York a 2-0 lead. In the 32nd minute, RSL had its first real chance of the match when Javier Morales took a free kick from 25 yards out. The ball skipped once on the turf, but Luis Robles made a diving stop to prevent the score. In the early going, RSLs physical play drew eight fouls to just one for the Red Bulls. Henry had a golden chance to make the score 3-0, eluding two defenders to get a shot that bounced off the right goalpost. The rebound came right back to Henry, but the shot was stopped by a diving Nat Borchers in the 38th minute. Real Salt Lake got on the board in the closing minute of the first half. Red Bulls defender Markus Holgersson pulled down Olmes Garcia in the penalty box and RSL was awarded a penalty kick. Saborio easily faked out Robles on the PK and RSL sliced the lead in half at 2-1. RSL had a golden opportunity to tie the game in the 68th, but Olmes Garcias right-footed blast from five yards out was punched aside by Robles. wholesale jerseyscheap jerseys ' ' '
