Friday, June 4, 2010

French Open final will be between Sam Stosur and Francesca Schiavone

Women's semi final day at Roland Garros was disappoining with Elana Dementieva having to retire injured after the first set in the first semi and Sam Stosur beating Jelena Jankovic easily 6-1 6-2 in the second.

Schiavone to play Stosur in French Open final - Tennis- nbcsports ...
Go figure: The women's French Open final will be between a clay-kissing Italian and a giant-killing Australian. Francesca Schiavone will play Samantha Stosur on Saturday, the latest surprise in a week full of them at Roland Garros.
Publish Date: 06/03/2010 16:26
http://nbcsports.msnbc.com/id/37487689/ns/sports-tennis/

Schiavone to meet Stosur in French final
"We're both going to be excited," Stosur said. "It's a great opportunity for both of us." Schiavone became the first Italian woman to reach a major final Thursday when opponent Elena Dementieva unexpectedly retired with a left calf ...
Publish Date: 06/03/2010 23:51
http://www.philstar.com/Article.aspx?articleId=581277&publicationSubCategoryId=200

Stosur, Schiavone debut Grand Slam final - IndiaVision News
Stosur said the Saturday final between herself and the 29-year-old Schiavone will be a coin flip. "We're both in our first Grand Slam final. We're both going out there to enjoy it and see who wins on the day. If I keep the form I've got ...
Publish Date: 06/04/2010 4:40
http://www.indiavision.com/news/article/international/62611/

Elena Dementieva stuns Roland Garros by pulling out of semi-final ...
“It's very painful to even walk,” Dementieva said. “I got it after my second match and aggravated it here. Every morning when I woke up it was painful to make a first step, but I really wanted to play because it's a very special ...
Publish Date: 06/03/2010 16:56
http://tennis-tips.aussiett.com.au/elena-dementieva-stuns-roland-garros-by-pulling-out-of-semi-final/