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French Open 2018: Simona Halep aims for maiden Grand Slam title

World number one Simona Halep says she will "stay chilled" in Saturday's French Open final as she attempts to vanquish memories of defeat in her previous three Grand Slam finals.

The Romanian, who was runner-up in Paris in 2014 and 2017 and at the Australian Open in January, will play American Sloane Stephens.

"I've lost three times up until now. No-one died," the 26-year-old said.

"It's a big chance but you never know, so I will stay chilled."

Halep led unseeded world number 47 Jelena Ostapenko by a set and 3-0 in last year's Roland Garros final, but could not contain the 20-year-old's attacking game, eventually losing 4-6 6-4 6-3.