Francesca Schiavone
Francesca Schiavone
Francesca Schiavoneis an Italian professional tennis player who turned professional in 1998. She won the 2010 French Open singles title, becoming the first Italian woman to win a Grand Slam event in singles. She was also runner-up at the 2011 French Open. Her career high ranking is World No. 4, achieved on 31 January 2011. To date, Schiavone is the last one handed-backhand player to win a Grand Slam title on the women's tour...
ProfessionTennis Player
Date of Birth23 June 1980
CityMilan, Italy
run saw time tried
But she is good, ... It was the first time that I saw her and I just tried to do my job. I had to run and to fight.
against best-friends court difficult good hour playing together until
It's very difficult playing against another Italian. Flavia and I are very good friends. We were together until an hour before the match, but when you go on court there are no friends.
against beautiful player problems win
Considering the player I was up against and the problems I had to overcome, I would say this is my most beautiful win of my career.
goal maybe
It's so important, ... For me it's a big goal and maybe it's my moment.
arrive beautiful believe present prove trophy
Something very personal. To prove myself, to keep going and believe in myself. It's not just a trophy for me. It's all that I did to arrive there. It's the most beautiful present that I could receive.
easy figure follow game happy match misleading plan pressure rally score singles sony successful today tour trying
I was able to follow my game plan today and it worked. The score may look like it was an easy match but it's misleading because in every rally I was trying to figure out how to put pressure on her. In the end I was successful and I am so happy to be in my first Tier I Sony Ericsson WTA Tour singles final.
easy figure follow game happy match misleading plan pressure rally score singles sony successful today tour trying
I was able to follow my game plan today and it worked, ... The score may look like it was an easy match but it's misleading because in every rally I was trying to figure out how to put pressure on her. In the end I was successful and I am so happy to be in my first Tier I Sony Ericsson WTA Tour singles final.
best great match took week
Physically, I wasn't the best today. It's been a great week for me, but yesterday's match took a lot out of me, and it can't be like this when you play Kim.
I just did everything a little better than her.
best chance continue course credit finals fitness form good great happy hard hope maybe next played playing practice week
I am of course disappointed, but maybe I need a little practice in the finals of these big tournaments. This was my first Tier I final, and she was just too good for me today. She really played her best tennis, and I have to give her credit for playing a great tournament. I have been working very hard on my fitness and my game, and I hope to get another chance soon. I am very happy with my week and hope to continue my form next week in Zurich.
learn lost
I don't want to make excuses. I just lost and I will learn something very important.
ball easy good hits return run second serve tried
In the second set I tried to serve better and to do better with my return and make her play what she doesn't want. I tried to run faster, but it's not easy when she hits the ball with such good timing.
against beats best-friends forward good happy looking playing sports
I'm looking forward to playing against Francesca, ... We are very good friends, so even if she beats me, I'll be happy for her.
change drink eat follow sleep stay
The humidity is high. You have to change your shirt, you have to drink correct, eat correct, sleep correct, ... To stay here is wonderful, but you have to follow every step.