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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. Tampa Bay Buccaneers Hoodie . 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. Lavonte David Buccaneers Jersey . Hamilton signed offensive linemen Mike Filer, Joel Reinders, Landon Rice and Carson Rockhill. Cameron Brate Jersey . - Jordan Addesis shootout goal helped the Plymouth Whalers to a 3-2 win over the Sault Ste. 403 Forbidden . Or at least on everyone elses expectations. Costa Rica followed up its surprise win over Uruguay with another World Cup stunner on Friday, beating four-time champion Italy 1-0 to secure a spot in the next round and eliminate England in the process.Raleigh, NC (SportsNetwork.com) - Behind a career night from Brock Nelson and a triumphant return from John Tavares, the New York Islanders started the season strong by posting a 5-3 victory over the Carolina Hurricanes at PNC Arena. Nelson racked up two goals and a pair of assists while Tavares recorded three helpers in his first regular-season game since injuring his knee at the Winter Olympics in February. Johnny Boychuk, acquired just six days ago in a trade with Boston, added a goal and two assists in his Islanders debut. Custom Tampa Bay Buccaneers Jerseys. Jaroslav Halak, another of several veteran newcomers for New York, stopped 21 shots in the win. Eric Staal, Nathan Gerbe and Chris Terry had the goals for Carolina. Cam Ward made 21 saves in the opener of this home-and-home series, which wraps up Saturday in Long Island. Cheap NFL Jerseys Wholesale Jerseys Wholesale NFL Jerseys Jerseys From China Wholesale NFL Jerseys Cheap NFL Jerseys Cheap Jerseys ' ' '