He became the youngest player ever to complete the career Grand Slam with his 2010 US Open win.

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The Scot, 23, made a disappointing third-round exit at the US Open, which Nadal went on to win and so complete the career Grand Slam.

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Saturday's victory ensured Sharapova became just the 10th female player to complete a career grand slam to emulate the the likes of greats such as Steffi Graf, Martina Navratilova, Billie Jean King, Chris Evert and Serena Williams.

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He won the US Open, Open and USPGA in 2000 to complete a career Grand Slam of all majors and then landed a second green jacket at the Masters the following April.

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After winning in Stuttgart last year, Sharapova went on to take the French Open title to complete her career Grand Slam.

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"I'm not a clay court specialist that's going to stand 10 feet behind the baseline and retrieve balls back, " said Sharapova, who needs a win in Paris to complete a career grand slam.

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