Francesca Schiavone and Sam Stosur were two very unlikely finalists at this year's French Open. The two giant killers steam rolled their way to this mornings Final, each leaving seeded players in their wake. The heavy-hitting Australian Stosur took out Serena and Justine and was in, by far, the best physical shape she has ever been in! She rocked the Oakley shades throughout the fortnight and seemed poised to hoist the trophy. Meanwhile, Francesca was carrying the weight of Italy on her bronzed shoulders as her tennis-crazed country craved a Champion! She entered the final with a beautiful one-handed backhand, an always reliable forehand, and a serve that allows for plenty margin for error!
Francesca took the first hard hitting set 6 games to 4. In the second, Sam picked up her game racing to a 4 to 1 lead...but a fierce comeback by Schiavone brought the players back even at 6 games a piece! The second set tiebreak was an Italian masterpiece much like the works of DaVinci; Schiavone's brilliant strokes pierced the court leaving Stosur defenseless and seemingly non-existent. As Francesca hoisted the trophy, her adoring fans showered her with love, and in turn she showered the stadium with her charm and grace. This was truly a wonderful day in Paris, the Italian flag flying proudly as this Italian Princess was fitted for her glass slipper!
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