Intro:

Simona Halep lost in three sets 6-4 6-7 6-4 to Maria Sharapova in the final of the French Open.

The Romanian admitted a few tears after her first Grand Slam final.

Script:

SOUNDBITE (English) Simona Halep, lost to Maria Sharapova 6-4 6-7(5) 6-4:

(Q. After the match, there was long minutes with the towel over your head. I'd like to know what your feelings, your thoughts at that moment. Were you also crying?)

"I was crying at that moment for a few minutes, and then I was smiling because I said that it was my first Grand Slam final, and I have to be happy, to smile, because I did everything on court. I played very good tennis, very good level. So I'm really proud about these two weeks. They were incredible weeks here and incredible tournament. I'm really happy, and it was an amazing feeling on court today."

SOUNDBITE (English) Simona Halep, lost to Maria Sharapova 6-4 6-7(5) 6-4:

(Q. Technically speaking, what do you think the difference was in the match?)

"The serve was really she had a good kick, and it was difficult for me to return. Yeah, she was moving really well. I think it was a good, very good match today, a good final. I didn't expect three sets, three hours, but it happened, and I'm really happy that I could stay very long time on court. The atmosphere was incredible. Of course, forever I will not forget this match."