Sharapova Wins 1st Set in Open Final

NEW YORK - Maria Sharapova won the first set of the U.S. Open women's final Saturday night, 6-4 over Justine Henin-Hardenne.

Henin-Hardenne, seeking her sixth Grand Slam title, gained the upper hand early, breaking Sharapova in her first service game. But Sharapova broke right back, and the players stayed on serve to 4-4.

Sharapova then broke the Belgian and held serve for the set.

"The Open is all about the night matches," …