French Open women's final: In pictures

Number six seed Mary Pierce gets proceedings under way in her final with Conchita Martinez.

Martinez responds to Pierce's aggressive play with a backhand drive.

Pierce storms her way to an impressive first set lead.

Martinez is powerless as Pierce's onslaught continues.

Pierce celebrates her home win.

Despite a tenacious performance, Conchita Martinez was always second best.

Pierce consoles her defeated rival.

The home favourite becomes the first French woman to win the title since Francois Durr in 1967.

Pierce kisses her prized possession.