Hungry Halep had title on menu

PARIS - At the end of a long and rewarding day, one she'll likely never forget, new French Open champion Simona Halep harbored a couple of overriding concerns.

"I'm tired and I'm hungry. I didn't eat since 9 am," said the Romanian.

It was getting close to 12 hours since that last meal, and Halep was speaking to two reporters in what she hoped was her last media session on Saturday night after beating Sloane Stephens 3-6, 6-4, 6-1 for her first Grand Slam title.