2017 French Open October 6, 2017

In pictures: When Ostapenko beat Halep at Roland Garros

Remembering a dramatic French Open women’s singles final day, which saw Jelena Ostapenko claim her first Grand Slam title with an upset win against Simona Halep.

Simona Halep and Jelena Ostapenko took the court on Phillipe Chatrier in the French Open final. (©Getty Images) — 01 /15

Simona Halep and Jelena Ostapenko took the court on Phillipe Chatrier in the French Open final. (©Getty Images)

What we’re all here for: the Coupe Suzanne-Lenglen, awarded to the women’s singles champion. (©Getty Images) — 02 /15

What we’re all here for: the Coupe Suzanne-Lenglen, awarded to the women’s singles champion. (©Getty Images)

2014 finalist Halep got off to a quick start, taking the opening set off Ostapenko. (©Getty Images) — 03 /15

2014 finalist Halep got off to a quick start, taking the opening set off Ostapenko. (©Getty Images)

But the 20-year-old Latvian refused to fade, coming back from a break down in the second to level the score. (©Getty Images) — 04 /15

But the 20-year-old Latvian refused to fade, coming back from a break down in the second to level the score. (©Getty Images)

It was all starting to slip away from Halep as Ostapenko roared ahead in the third. (©Getty Images) — 05 /15

It was all starting to slip away from Halep as Ostapenko roared ahead in the third. (©Getty Images)

Two hours and two minutes later, she’d done it! (©Getty Images) — 06 /15

Two hours and two minutes later, she’d done it! (©Getty Images)

Ostapenko won her first Grand Slam title, defeating Halep 4-6, 6-4, 6-3. (©Getty Images) — 07 /15

Ostapenko won her first Grand Slam title, defeating Halep 4-6, 6-4, 6-3. (©Getty Images)

Ostapenko’s win is historic for a number of reasons. For one, she’s the first Latvian to win a Grand Slam. (©Getty Images) — 08 /15

Ostapenko’s win is historic for a number of reasons. For one, she’s the first Latvian to win a Grand Slam. (©Getty Images)

And at 20 years and two days old, Ostapenko is the youngest ever first-time Grand Slam champion since Svetlana Kuznetsova in 2004. (©Getty Images) — 09 /15

And at 20 years and two days old, Ostapenko is the youngest ever first-time Grand Slam champion since Svetlana Kuznetsova in 2004. (©Getty Images)

Ostapenko’s team, led by clay expert Anabel Medina Garrigues (left) and Ostapenko’s mom (right) are thrilled. (©Getty Images) — 10 /15

Ostapenko’s team, led by clay expert Anabel Medina Garrigues (left) and Ostapenko’s mom (right) are thrilled. (©Getty Images)

Ostapenko’s French Open title was her first tour-level title anywhere. (©Getty Images) — 11 /15

Ostapenko’s French Open title was her first tour-level title anywhere. (©Getty Images)

Halep, a finalist here in 2014, takes home another runner up trophy in Paris. (©Getty Images) — 12 /15

Halep, a finalist here in 2014, takes home another runner up trophy in Paris. (©Getty Images)

But it’s all about Ostapenko, who also denied Halep the WTA No.1 ranking with her victory. (©Getty Images) — 13 /15

But it’s all about Ostapenko, who also denied Halep the WTA No.1 ranking with her victory. (©Getty Images)

“It’s really heavy!” Ostapenko joked as she lifted the Coupe Suzanne-Lenglen for the first time. (©Getty Images) — 14 /15

“It’s really heavy!” Ostapenko joked as she lifted the Coupe Suzanne-Lenglen for the first time. (©Getty Images)

Congratulations to Jelena Ostapenko on an incredible fortnight! (©Getty Images) — 15 /15

Congratulations to Jelena Ostapenko on an incredible fortnight! (©Getty Images)